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of mankind. what their want of humanity has rendered them indifferent to, their fears as to themselves, will in all probability cause them to do.

While I & my colleagues perfectly agree with you in regard to your article "Concerning crabs" we deem it prudent, in the present state of the [public?] mind, not to interfere, but we think such articles are admirably [illegible] to arouse the attention of the public, and by their [fears?] compel them to refrain from purchasing the creatures, & the restaurant keepers & other dealers in such commodities will be taught through their purses, to exercise a more humane method of keeping them, until [required?] for the table.

You can [underlined] be very useful in furthering the objects of this Institution, by your pen & your womanly influence, men may sneer and consider that it is none of a woman's business, nevertheless there are very few men who do not care for one of your [sex's] indignant words & contempt, & their appeals in aid of such a good [cause?] will [underlined] sink into their hearts & produce in time the desired change.

Let us hear from you as often as you find it convenient to do so and believe me to be

Dear Madam
Yours Very Respectfully

J Mudie
Chief Clerk