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dogs exactly equal in number that of their varieties of 
sheep ; yet, I believe, fewer injuries occur from dogs ; 
owing tc a strong sense of the value of sheep induc- 
ing more care, and more strict attention to the execu- 
tion of the laws. It would be beneficial to collect the 
regulations, whatever they may be, of all countries on 
this subject; and epitomise, into a little code, such as 
are applicable to our circumstances. 
RicuarpD PETERS. 
June 11th, 1810. 
To the Philadelphia Society for promoting Agriculture. 
