1812 December 12. (Jefferson to Jeremiah Goodman). “Sow about half an acre of hemp.”
“The greatest service which can be rendered any country is to add a useful plant to its culture.”
Thomas Jefferson
“Hemp is of first necessity to the wealth & protection of the country.” -Thomas Jefferson
“Make the most of the hemp seed, sow it everywhere.”
George Washington
The Declaration of Independence is written on 100% hemp paper.
And how many children were using hemp as a recreation substance in order to get high in 1812???
Whew! At least it’s not tobacco. That would be a hanging offense!