CURIOUS LONG-HAIRED CAT. 



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Saftdy, in some parts lightly streaked with black; She 

 had this, and another Kitten like if, about two Years 

 since. The fellow Kitten was killed, in consequence of 

 being troublesome, to the Mistress of the House, where it 

 was presented. This is a Male, above the 7isual Size, with 

 a shaggy Appearance round its Face, resembling that of the 

 Lion's, in Miniature. The Hair protruding from the Ears, 

 formerly grew, like what are termed Cork-screiv Curls, and 

 which are frequently seen, among the smart young Water- 

 7?ie?i, on the Thames ; the Tail is perfectly distinct, from 

 that of the Cat Species, and resembles the Brush of a Fox. 

 The Mother, has at this time (1813), three Young ones, but 

 without the least Difference to common Kittens, neither, 

 indeed, has she ever had any before, or since, similar to That 

 here described. The Proprietor has been offered, and 

 refused One Hundred Pounds for this Animal." 



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