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[[underline]] Importation of Merino Sheep-- [[/underline]] The Importation of Merino Spanish Sheep into this Country some years ago is well known to most, but on what occasion and under what particular Auspices is still known but to very few-- [[underline]] The Speculation originated in an accidental circumstance & it begun under the King's protection and in this Manner-- [[/underline]] One day when I had the honor of attending His Majesty as His Equerry after his ride from the Queen's House to Kew He walked to Richmond Gardens & He was attended by me alone-- Here while His Majesty was looking at his Wiltshire Flock of Sheep, I recollected accurately the
