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vegetables of most importance in the Commonwealth. He also is 
obliged to leave his report incomplete, ‘and asks for further time. 
The commissioner on the survey of the lower animals, has not 
been able to offer a full report. ‘Those who are acquainted with 
science, in this vicinity, will bear testimony to the untiring zeal with 
which he constantly pursues the objects of his survey ;—and the 
great number of names of new animals, added to the catalogue within 
two years, give, evidence of success. 
All which is respectfully reported by 
Your Excellency’s obedient servant, 
GEORGE B. EMERSON. 
Boston, April 19, 1838. 
