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darknefs and errors of ignorant rufticlcs, and 

 eftablifhed it upon fuch clear principles, that 

 thofe of the firft rank in his own and other 

 countries of Europe are now convinced of its 

 great utility, and are emulous to advance im- 

 provements, that before his time were neg- 

 lected, or thought beiow the notice of gentle- 

 men. Such is the merit of the Father of the 

 New Hufbandry, whofe memory deferves to 

 be celebrated, not only by the curious, but 

 likewife that a ftatue (hould be erected for 

 by his grateful country. 



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