During his administration of eight years he brought into full force his noblest energies to advance the best interests of his country-meliorate the condition of those who were suffering from the effects of a protracted war-improve the state of society, arts, science, agriculture, manufactures-commerce-disseminate general intelligence-allay local difficulties and render the infant Republic as happy and glorious as it was free and independent.
"Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution"
L. Carroll Judson
I do not find that a succession of crops has yet been attempted; surely it would help to meliorate and improve the soil.
"A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson"
Watkin Tench
He said it was too late to plant maize, and therefore he should sow turnips, which would help to meliorate and prepare it for next year.
"A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson"
Watkin Tench