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comparing it with the cocoon of the wild Chincie 
filk-worm, from which an excellent fpecies of 111 k 
is made, I have no doubt of its being the fame 
fpecies; and would be glad if, by this memorial, 
I could induce the people of America to make trial 
of it. 
Samuel Pullcin. 
Vcl. LI. 
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