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18s. Seed, in harvest time, is generally worth 5s. 6d. or 6s. per bushel. It is a 

 very fluctuating article, and is now worth 10s. 



I am inclined to think that somewhere about 145 acres are sown annually 

 within eight miles of Bridport. I know of no other place where it is sown, ex- 

 cept in Somersetshire, where they grow a large quantity. I would recommend 

 you to consult some one there, as the farmers harvest it themselves, and are 

 never known to sell it on the ground, as the custom is here. I think it would 

 encourage the culture of Hemp, very materially, were government to give a 

 liberal bounty to the growers, when produced fit for market ; more Hemp in that 

 case would be sown, and consequently more ground would be brought round 

 for wheat. They find the lands of Brad pole, Loders, Walditch, Rotherhamp- 

 ton, and Allington, very congenial for Hemp. The preference is generally given 

 to rich, sandy, deep soils, but they never like to sow it after tares. 



Sir, the above is the best information I can give you at present. If, in any 

 farther stage of this business, I can be of service, beg you will command me. 

 Till then, I remain, with sentiments of respect, 



Your very obedient servant, 



H. SAUNDERS. 



P. S. The time of sowing, if the season permits, is about the 29th of May. 

 Two bushels of seed will be sufficient for one acre. 



