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agriculture, and chemistry,, this work points out the best modes of 

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 the improvement of morals and education. Monthly Magazine, 

 July, 1821. 



2. 

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M. D. HONORARY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE, &C. &C. In tWO 



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3. 

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