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very acceptable present. It has been my aim, for many 

 years, to collect at this place the best improved breeds of 

 the horse, the cow, the sheep, swine and the ass — though 

 the last, not the least valuable, in this mule-raising state. 



To my stock on hand your splendid Cochin-China fowls 

 will be a congenial and valuable addition ; and, if we suc- 

 ceed with them, I will take care not to monopolize the 

 benefit of them. I am greatly obliged to you, and, 

 With high respect, I am 



Your obd't servant, 



H. Clat. 



From Got. Geo. N. Briggs. 



Piitsfield, 1851. 



My Dear Sir: 



The cage of Cochin-China chickens you were kind 

 enough to send, reached me in safety ; and I am much 

 obliged to you for this favor. 



They are, beyond comparison, the finest domestic fowls I 

 have ever seen, and I shall breed them with such care that 

 I hope to be able to give you a good account of them in the 

 future. 



They are very much liked by all who have seen them, 

 and you will please accept my thanks for your attention. 

 I am, resp'y, yours, 



Geo. N. Bkiqgs. 



