By Sir Edward Poore. 



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every pint of the liquid. When I use this, I put a piece of 

 common soap in a large gallipot, pour a small quantity of the 

 liquid upon it, and with a large soft camel's hair brush make 

 a thick lather, with which I cover the insects, they then die 

 almost instantly. 



I trust the success of this experiment may induce others 

 to try on a larger scale to produce still grander effects ; when 

 we may hope to see some of the magnificent productions of 

 the Tropics flourishing in all their native luxuriance. 



I have the honor to remain, 



your's very obediently, 



Edward Poore. 



Rushall, Wilts. 

 July 10, 1828. 



