From [Henry] Pattullo
ALS: American Philosophical Society
<St. Germain en Laye, October 12, 1778: Your reputation for
knowledge, wisdom and virtue has made me long desire to
meet you. Accidents prevented my being introduced to you in
London seven years ago. I have some proposals to offer, based
on a lifelong application to the study of rural and political
economy. I am of a Scots family and was engaged “in a too
remarkable character” in the unhappy affairs of 1745, after
which I sought safety in travel. Since the expiration of the time
limit on trials for treason, I have often gone to England and
Scotland where I waited on the ministers of the time. I reside
mostly in France, however, being used to the climate and attached
to the engaging attentions of some of the best.
As it appears the United States will make good its independence,
I wish, as a citizen of the world, to contribute to its
wellbeing. In that view I enclose a summary of my proposals.
I will meet you with pleasure at the time and place of your
choice.>
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