Baltimore
Sir,
You will probably have seen, in the publick prints, that an Association has been formed to conduct a periodical work on Political Economy, with intent to discover the causes which have operated to retard the progress of our prosperity, and to endeavour to illustrate the proper measures of amelioration. The assistance of many scientifick Gentlemen has been freely offered, and the Society will venture to hope for your aid in furthering the object of their undertaking. Whilst foreign States are fast advancing in Wealth and Power, no part of this Republick is without the pressure of a paralizing incubus. We truly need the touch of Science to disclose defects, and to draw forth our latent means, to create demand for our productions, to nourish and invigorate our passive trade, and to furnish aliment for foreign commerce.
With assurances of particular respect, and
Consideration, I am, Sir,
Your Most obedient servant