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ON HEMP. 



The middle of the Hemp should be as carefully heckled as 

 the ends : but some timid or awkward workmen, being afraid of 

 pricking their fingers, do not let their hand come near the heckle ; 

 the consequence of which is, that they dress only the ends; the 

 middle remaining almost untouched, which is a very great defect. 



Du Hamel 



