Volume 64: Emily Macarthur [Mrs. James Macarthur] correspondence and other papers, 1838-1879: No. 214

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little chance of their being addled - I have had good luck this year with my Dorkings I have reared more than I have done for many years past.

I was glad to hear that you had been fortunate with the Aylesburys - They are a good family Duck - Good layers & fine birds for the Table - Their flesh when roasted is "Chickeny" i.e. too light colored for Epicurean taste in England.

I cannot understand how it happens that you have had no increase from the Geese. If they

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