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Such a work may therefore be looked upon as an 

 effort to introduce a more rational and humane system of 

 treatment for that noble animal, and knowing that your 

 sympathies are sincerely with all movements having for 

 their object the amelioration of the condition of the human 

 subject, or that of the lower animals, I sincerely hope this 

 humble effort to secure better care for the horse, more 

 comfort and safety for those in charge, and greater satis- 

 faction to the owner, may meet with your approval. 



Your humble and obedient Servant, 



EDWARD W. GOUGH, 



M.R.S.P.C.A. 



May ist, 1878. 



