I observe this day, that the Millet, which you induced me to try this year, is heading very fast, altho it was sown only a few days before my return home. As soon as I discovered its forwardness, I searched all the books on farming, in my possession, that I might be prepared for the proper management of it when it shall be fit to cut. I can find nothing said respecting the time, or the mode of harvesting it—saving the seed, or curing the Stalk & leaves. I have not the 4th vol. of your agricultural reports, in which the Subject is probably treated of. I must therefore beg the favor of you to give me such directions as you may think necessary. Particularly, as to the proper state of the seed when it is to be cut—Are the heads cut seperate from the Stalk or all together? How is it cured, & what is the proper way for seperating the seed from the panicle? must the seed be exposed to the sun & dried, before it is put into the granary? These are a few of the questions I wish answered— many others will no doubt suggest themselves to you. Thus far, I am much pleased with this grass; & if I succeed in harvesting & curing it, I shall go extensively into its cultivation in future.

Your kind letter I recd, & sincerely thank you for the cautions contained in it on the score of health— I continue to take the blue pill, from which I have clearly derived great benefit— With warmest wishes for your health & happiness I am truly my dear Sir your affect. & ob. Servt