A discourse delivered before the Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 9th June, 1795 / By John Brooks, A.A. & M.M.S.

  • Brooks, John, 1752-1825.
Date:
1795
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Credit: A discourse delivered before the Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 9th June, 1795 / By John Brooks, A.A. & M.M.S. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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