Facts, observations, and conjectures relative to the generation of the opossum of North-America / In a letter from Professor Barton to Mons. Roume, of Paris.

  • Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815.
Date:
1806
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Credit: Facts, observations, and conjectures relative to the generation of the opossum of North-America / In a letter from Professor Barton to Mons. Roume, of Paris. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    lously watches them, and even conveys them, while they cling to her back and tail, for considerable distances, through the woods, &c. # # & % # But it is time to put an end to this long letter. Be¬ lieve me, I shall be truly glad if it afford you any infor¬ mation, or amusement. With the genuine regard of a Naturalist, I remain, my dear Sir, your friend, &c., BENJAMIN SMITH BARTON. Philadelphia, August, 1805. To Mr. jRoume, Paris.