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I have received many tokens of kindness during the progress of 

 my geological labors. 



With sentiments of high regard, 



I remain, Dear Sir, 



Your friend and obedient serv't, 



ALBERT D. HAGER, 

 Assistant State Naturalist. 



NATURAL HISTORY ROOM, MONTPELIER, VT., 



October 9, 1856. 



