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rior, but both agreed that Potomac had the most speed, and in 

 the endeavor to lix the point in a four-mile heat, where Eclipse 

 would pass him, they confessed themselves at fault, for in all 

 his trials, and in all his races, he was never known to falter. 



Sultan triumphed over all his rivals except Damsel ; owing 

 to various causes they never met. Had they done so, both in 

 condition, the contest would have been severe and the result 

 doubtful. But this could scarcely have happened, for Damsel 

 was so constitutionally timid and excitable, that the moment 

 she was brought near a public course or stable, she would refuse 

 her feed, and consequently was rarely if ever in order. 



All these three horses were of similar form and character- 

 istics, and all of large size — Sultan highest on the leg, and of at 

 least twelve inches more stride. Their great superiority arose 

 from their exceeding power over the loin and in the hind quar- 

 ters, combined with a deep and capacious chest, allowing free 

 play to the lungs, and a windpipe and nostril which enabled 

 them to inhale and consume with ease a much larger quantity 

 of air than most others. 



I have thus, my dear sir, answered your several inquiries to 

 the best of my ability ; and I sincerely regret that a lack of 

 memoranda and record prevents my giving more detailed and 

 specific information on a subject which will always possess for 

 me the deepest interest. Please acknowledge the receipt of this 

 at your convenience, addressing me at Cold Sjiring Harbor, L. I. 

 I remain, dear sir. 



Yours with much respect, 



David "VV. Jones. 



April 3d, 1856. 



