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in regard to the training of a couple of their 
Chesapeake Bay dogs. I asked the Judge to 
let me publish the letter, and here it is, copied 
word for word as Mr. Crane wrote it in long 
hand on April 13, 1901: 
As promised, I give you herewith the history of 
the two pups which you are about to send to the farm 
for one of your men there to keep, with the under¬ 
standing that any one of the Dakota Hunting Club 
may get either or both dogs to hunt with at any time 
on an order from you or me. 
The breed of Chesapeake Bay dogs originated in 
Maryland in the year 1800. They are bred for duck 
dogs exclusively and are the best in the world. This 
dog Leander, called “Andy” for short, is a fine 
specimen of the breed. He is by my dog Nix, out 
of my bitch Judy II, both registered in the Ameri¬ 
can Kennel Club Stud Book. He and his ancestors 
are all “Sedg” brown color, which is the only proper 
color for Chesapeakes. He was whelped in August, 
1898. Was trained by a professional trainer and 
has had considerable experience on game. He is 
taught to be obedient to command and whistle, to 
“drop” when ordered, to come to heel when told, and 
to return from land and water at command, but 
not to run in as soon as the shot is fired. This must 
never be permitted. 
