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been called to an account for outrageous treatment of animals in their power, but they have managed to wriggle out of the hands of justice.

On the score of health, I think they can be [proceeded?] against; and [if?] you [illegible] [in?] opinion with me, it would be serving [the?] cause of justice & humanity [to?] enquire into their conduct.
I have the honor to be
your obt servant
Henry [underlined] Bergh [underlined]
Pres