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And in connexion with the investigations which I am pursuing 
other facts similarly valuable as shedding additional light upon 
this branch of the natural history of our country are frequently 
elicited, which, however, have no relation to the subject of noxious 
insects. I have therefore appended a few supplementary pages to 
the present report, in which the more important items of this extra¬ 
neous matter is presented. Respectfully submitted, 
ASA FITCH. 
