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TO THE COUNCIL 



OF THE 



ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF ENGLAND, 



Wliose indefatigable exertions tend to increase the national 

 Wealth and Prosperity, 



By the advancement of that which is their true staple, namely, 



AGRICULTURE; 



As well as of 



All the other branches of Art and Knowledge that depend upon the 

 Cultivation of the Soil, and especially 



THE SCIENCE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE, 



As applied to Cattle and Sheep ; 



And this, not merely by the diffusion of enlightened views, 



but also by the most generous care 



and pecuniary liberality; 



This Work is dedicated. 



In the hope of aiding, although in a humble manner, in the same 



great objects. 



By their very obedient, humble servant, 



THE AUTHOR. 



