SOOTY VB.KLK^Gl^l^.—Fhalan(/iskiftdi(^indsa. 



The Tapoa, or Sooty Phalakgist is tolerably common in Van Dieman's Land, 

 where it is much sought after on accomit of its skin, which is highly valued 

 by white and black men for the piu-pose of being manufactured into a soft, wann. 

 and beautiful fur. 



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