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On a Wool Micrometer. 
Read December 11th 1810. 
Belmont, November 25th, 1810. 
Sir, 
Dr. Locan has been so obliging as to be the bearer 
of a Woot Micrometer. I beg leave, on behalf of 
our worthy member Rosert Barcriay Esq. of London 
and Berry Hill near Dorking, England, and in his name, 
to present this valuable instrument to the society. In 
his letter to me of the 31st July 1810. Mr. Barclay 
writes— 
“ By Dr. Logan I have sent you, for the use of our 
society, an instrument introduced by Sir Josepu 
Bawxs, only at the last /Voburn sheep shearing,—a 
Woot MicromeErTER, to ascertain most accurately the 
quality of our wools; which be pleased to present, in 
my name to our society ; as from the patriotic exertions 
Jately made in the United States, to improve your native 
wool, by crosses of the true Merino, 1 presume this 
new instrument will prove acceptable.” 
Iam much gratified, and, no doubt, the society will 
be impressed with feelings similar to mine, by this in- 
stance of polite and useful attention and kindness in Mr. 
Barclay. Although highly acceptable, at any time, the 
arrival of this instrument, at this period, when its utility 
is peculiarly important ; adds to its value, as it respects 
ourselves. 
