6 QUADRUPEDS OF MASSACHUSETTS. 



most important omissions, however, are those which relate to the Seals 

 and Whales. The same reason has operated to produce this result, as 

 in regard to our domestic animals. I could only copy what others 

 had written ; no opportunities have occurred by which I could make a 

 single observation. I have, therefore, preferred to leave these sub- 

 jects entirely untouched, though the Report appears, in consequence 

 thereof, incomplete. 



Yours, 



With the highest respect and esteem, 



E. EMMONS. 

 Albany, April 1, 1840. 



Note. The measurements given in this Report are in feet, inches, 

 and tenths. 



