COM PAP- 1 SON OI- TIMES. 



EXTRACTS FROM THE LETTERS ACCOMPANYING 

 THE PRECEDING RETURNS. 



COMMUNICATION, No. 8. 



PARISH OF GORLSTON. 



I could grow wheat in 1790 at 40s. a quarter, with a 

 preatcr profit to myself than I can now at 60s. a quarter, 

 and other grain in proportion. I am confident, if some- 

 thing is not done by the Legislature, to enable the farmer to 

 carry on his business with spirit, it must ultimately be a 

 very great injury to society. I assure you, a great relaxa- 

 tion in improvement has takeii place in this neighbourhood, 

 in consequence of the low price of grain. • 



COMMU' 



