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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-27
Warburton, May 4, 1903.


You solicit from me &c some infor.
nation as to comparison between ours
and the common run of English wool,
and Tor some account Of Mr.. Custis's
heeP, their quality Of wool, especially
those of Smiths Islands and of his
Arlington long-wooled improved stock
out OF the Marines and the Persian
stock, &c. &C." 1t is from this stock
that my neighbour Gen. Washington.
at the period ofhis loss to our country,
had obtained from their admixture
with his chosen ewes, a breed, in nv
opinion far superior for American
purposes, to either the Marines or
Persian and although less in size,
and perhaps weight of fleece, their
quality of wool was full as good for the
fabric OF the common broad-cloths of
England, as any which had come un-
der my observation in the principal
cloathing counties Of Yorkshire, Wilt
shire, Gloucester or Somerset---which
last furnishes the finest and most de-
llcate broad-cloths and cassimeres.
1t is a well known fact, that those
highest priced cloths of unmixed and
most delicate colours, are made sole
iy from Spanish wool although much
OF 1t is blended with Engli III wool for
the making of mixed colors and inferi-
or kinds of cloth. The long~stapled
blanketting wool produced mostly in
Lincolnshire and it's vicinity stands
unriyaled as to value or productiveness
OF fleece, although those sheep bear no
proportion of estimate value for sale
as breeders of first rate stock. to those
of LeicesterShire, Mr.. Barkewelrs
(of Disly) improved stock, or many
others IN that quarter of England. Sir
]. Sinclair and Mr.. Arthur Young
nave shewn me a rare fleece of that
kind of Lincolnshire wool, which
weighed above twenty-seven pounds.
and its length of fibre was from eiph.
teen to twenty inches "A preserved
body of this sheep is kept in a glass
rase in the Agricultural Society's
house in London.
1t would take up pages to describe
the excellence of that all-important
staple article, and the due care which
the breeders take in their crosses and
improvements of sheep in England,
where the climate is by no means
80 friendly to fine woods as our cen.
raj states.
There was a very unusual ardour
among some OF the first nobility and
gentry of Britain, for the Improve.
ment OF sheep and wool, about fifteen
years ago---since which period several
spanish and some Thibet Rams have
been procured in England, and there
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-27
TIL: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT,

Making appropriations for the sup
port of an additional military force
for the year one thousand, eight
hundred and eight.
BE it enacted By The Senate and House
Of Representatives Of the United States Of
America, az congress assembled, That
tor detraying the necessary expense to
the first day of January next, of the
troops to be raised By virtue Of an act,
lntltuled' /" An act to raise for limit
ed time an additional military force"
passed on the twelv,h dav of April,
one thousand eight hundred and eight
the following sums be, and the same
hereby are respectively appropriated,
that is TO say:
For pay, two hundred and eighty
one thousand, nine hundred md TWEEN.
ty dollars:
For forage, eighteen thousand,
four hundred and seventy-nine dol
lars
For subsistence, lwo hundred and
thirteen thousand, six hundred and
ninety six dollars:
For clothing, one hundred and fifty
thousand, five hundred and twenty
eight dollars:
For bounties and premiums, eighty
five thousand, one hundred and twenty
dollars:
For the medical and hospital de-
partm,nts, fife thousand dollars {:
For camp equipage, tents, barracks,
fuel and transportation one hundred
and eleven thousand dollars:
For contingencies, ten thousand dol
lars
Tor ordnance, sixty thousand dol
lars
For the purchase ofhorses and other
expenses necessary to mount the ca
vairy, tbirty-,ix thousand, seven hum
dred and twenty dollars
SEC. 2. INT be IL further enacted, That
the several sums herein specifically
appropriated shall be paid out of any
monies in the treasury not otherwise
appropriated.
April 25, 1903.
Approved,
TIL: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT
To authorize and empower the Pfesi-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-27
TIL: JEFFERSON.
AN ACT


10 appropriate money for the provi-
ding an additional number of gun
boats.
BE 1t enacted by the senate and
house OF representatives of the Uni
ted States of America, in congress as
sembled, That the President of the
United States be, and he hereby is
authorised and empowered to cause
to be built, or purchased, armed and
equipped, number not exceeding one
hundred and eighty-eight gun-boats,
tor the better protection of the ports
and harbors of the United States, and
for such other purposes as in his OPT
mon the public service may REQUIRE.
Sec. 2. ind be IL further enacted, that
sum not exceeding eight hundred
and fifty two thousand FIVE hundred
dollars be and the same hereby is an
proPriated for this purpose, out of a.
nv monies in the treasury not other
wise appropriated.
December IS, 1907.
APPRoFED,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-27
GOOD OUT OF EVIL.

i is most fortunate circumstance ihst
there are very few evils which can be ia
hcted either upon Individuals or comn,s
mites, WHICH do not bring with hem be.
neii which would 80 Otherwise be fecti.
esd. This j, among the best illustrations
Of nc bere6ce ee Of Being, ~ no SEEM,
even in the stfliciuons imposed on man,t
be Fegardful Of his happiness. From his
circumstance it also frequently happe
that The individual or nation that aims he
most deadly blow at The f.Iici;y or cx.s.
ence OF an enemy, eventually confers the
highest blessing. here IS every reason
to believe that his will be The case with
us. The outa2cs perpeuraied on us by
he belligetent pjWers OF Europe, ar d heir
restrictions on cur trade, are alresdy poe
iucIug the most striking eReets ~ the
CROWN Of manulaciurcs. Intelligent men
among US have long SEEN, that nothing
vas wanting, but soTe extraordinary SIT.
nuls to demonstrate The iucalcuIabe be-
re6ts 10 be derived from a Jealous devei.
lopemeD u this eat res URGE. TIE
i"Iuiues AID oPp'ess'on "a lc,e. 81 powsis
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-27
dent of the United States to ex,
change certain lands, for other lands

Gent or the United States to eX.
change certain lands, for other lands
more suitable for forti6cation.
BE if enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives ofthe United States of
'inierfca, IN Congress assembled, That
the President of the United States be,
and he hereby is authorised and en-
powered, to cause the lands in Port
land whereon the fort and battery now
stand, and the lands at Ocracuck and
Old Topsail Inlets, in North Carolina,
acquired with view to erecting for
tihcations, to be exchanged for other
lands more suitable for ratification,
and the pcotection of Portland, in the
district of Maine, and Ocracock, and
Old Topsail Inlet, in North Carroll
ma.
April IS, 1903.
Approved,
TIL: JEFFERSON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-27
Sale of Negroes.

TN pursuance Of deed OF tru>, execu'ed to M
Aby John Oghby OF the county of Person, Nor |,
Carolina. For purposes therein expressed, shall
on the 9Th of June next. if fair, if not the next
Fair day, proceed to sell, at The Red n use in
Casweh county, IN. c to the highest bidder,
for ready mony, the following slaves to Wi .
James. Davy, Tom. Adam. Bob, and Major, or
as many of them as will be sufficient 70 answer
the purposes of said deed.
VIM. S. Archer.
Nav GOTH 1903 w-ds
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-27
Tt2 1-2 Gents S,a$4e.

world--and where, during II seven
years residence, hal man, opport,.-
mites of viewing with delight the cons
mend able assidui'y OF its eentr, aud
tarmess, for amending their breed of
sheep.
have seen the foc,s OF deems Of
the first sheep-breeders in England.
VIZ. Mr. Blackwell, before mentioned
---%Mr Stone, of Guorn---Mf Fowa
Ter, OF Rollright---Mr As,iey, OF Od4
Stone--- Mr Greer, &c. &c. SSc...-And
altho' their sheep were far superior
in form, in size, and perhaps In weight
OF fleece, | saw no samples of woolo of
hner texture or length of staple, than
those OF Mr. Custis's Arlington improA
vsd long woolle, or his sea-isiantI
samples and which last will be better
described by his intended publication.
than have now time to do It, Sons
OF his Arlington longawocllcd inpro~
we'd, have yielded at two wears old, A
fleece of pounds of excellent wool.
fourteen inches in length of fibre, but
their average may be fairly taken as
nine inches. A favourite eve (called
Molly Colstoh, whose breed | would
recommend to yoW produced at her
hrst shearlng, seven pounds of washed
wool, OF first quality for fneness, a d
Its length Of fibre above nine inches,
"a sample Of which inclose although
she Is but a small sheep, now thin of
flesh, and third lamb by her side.
Mr. Custis's Smiths Islands breed
are of different sizes, wildish race.
and reared only on the salt-marsh pa..
turages; those improved above others
IN size, must be entirely owing to the
largest males obtaining the mastery
OF flock, and thereby becoming the
tuPs for the whole; FOR on the islands
they can only be Improved as vet by
nature alone; (Which is contrary to
general ideas and they produce wool
equally fine, and as soft TO the touch
as the best Spanish; and as far as /
can recollect, full as long in the fibre.
The best ewes and wedders of these
sheep, produce four pounds of wool
at a shearing, and they are short
twice a year. On account Of their sale
Pasturage, they arc perfectly healthy.
tree from tags, and Yield deli ious
darkFcoloured mutton. Their wool
becomes much benchtted BY their adj
mixture with the IMP. we'd Mount
Vernon stock, from the Marihos and
Persian and it is singular fact, that
every OF the few progressing mixtures
with that of the now Arlington long,
woolled improved, still mends the sta
pie OF their wool, as well as gives ad-
ditionel size.
Mr. Stone, of Quorh, iii I.eices.
tershire, England, on the nth It Au-
gust, made public shew of Rams. O
let out for the season and he then lee
No. 10. a shearling ram, to Mr.
Duddie, Ter { 400
No. II. a shearling ram, to Mr
Coke of Norfolk sho
No: z. a shearling ram, to Mr.
Dolby eoo
No. 6. do to M Truema, 500
No. 8. & two shear ram, to III.
Duke of Bedford. and to tup
30 ewes, before he was sent TO
the Duke khn
No. Q. also two shear to Mr.
Wingheld 600
For the hire of Six Rams 922oo
n. B. No. If. and No. Z. were the
twins Of one eve.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-27
By Aut@or1ty.
AN ACT

For the relief of George Hunter.
BE IL enacted 6y the Senate and Horse
Of Representatives ofthe United States o.
america, in Congress assembled, That
the proper accounting officers be autho-
rised to examine and settle the &C
counts of George Hunter, of Philadel-
Phia, and in the said settlement to al
low him credit for such quantity %
saltpetre, the property of the United
States, delivered to him for the pur-
pose of being purified, as shall be made
appear to have been destroyed by FIRE
in his warehouse.
April IS, 1908.
Approved,
TIL. EEEEPCON
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-27
MILITARY LANDS

IN THE STATES OF ONO And KEFTUcRY
u He snbscrlber has for Sale, sundry valu
u able tracts of LAND, on the waters of the
Miami and Scioto rivers, s,a,e OF Ohio Also
on the waters Of Cumberland and Green rivers
state of Kentucky. which will be sold low 70,
cash or good bonds-For further particulars en-.
qnire of William Price, register. who has the ii.
tie papers, orto
William Du-Val.
Buckingham. January 90. 1908. w.f
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-27
TIL: JEFFERSON.
From tie Balii0iore .North .Ao,erican
RURAL ECONOMY


We are gratihed in presenting to
our readers the following communica-
ton respecting the Sheep, an animal
so interesting to man, and whose i'm
Provement in this country, to the most
valuable private and national purposes
ought to be assiduoesly cultivated.
we suppose II to be the result of the
experience of Mr.. Diggs, whose intel
ilgence, and surveys of men and things
IN other Chimes, attach the highest re-
sPcct to his opinions and remarks.
The Editor of the North American
will obiige Baltimore County
Farmer, by inserting the following
Letter, just received by him on the
interesting subject Of sheep and
wool.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-05-27

From the Naaonol hreAgrneer.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-11-25

fhESERTED.-from the service of the Uni
- ted States, on the 9Th instant, Private in
the Sth regiment of infantry, named JOHN
FERGUSON-S0 years of age, 5 feet S Ii in.
ches high, sw.rthy complexion, dark hair, blue
eyes, has n sickly appcarance-He was born in
Delaware county, State of Pennsylvanix--by
profession a shoemaker. The said Ferguson
had on at the time of his desertion, a round sal
ioss jacket, slash sleeves, dark drab colour blue
striped Virginia cloth vest, and Corduroy Pam
falcons, torn ON the snees--Yrginia cloth shirt ;
and an old pair of half boots, bound with cord
which he generally wore under his pantaloons
ALSO :--Desertel OH the same day, GABRIEL
JONES, 81 years of age, S feet 1-2 inches
high, fair complexion, hazle eyes; auburn hair
when spoken to has a down look-Born in Es-
sex county, Va.-brcd Farner-He wore a.
way round striped Virginia cloth coat, white
home spun pant loones, and vest OF the same
Whoever viii apprehend the said siescrters,
and deliver them 70 me, or to any officer in the
service OF the United States, shall receive TWEEN
ty dollars rcward,-or ten dollars for either
EDWARD DILLARD, Capt
5th U. S. Reg. infantry
Rendezvous, Petersburg.
Sept. Is. fiji
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mo. 60.

not wanting 10 prevent this consequence would
II not be entirely avoided by making it a condi:.-
on the commerce in question, that al; ships la-
ing France snail take Gin some article, or s.tiI
clcs OF her produce or manufacture) the fun a.
mount OF the cargocs they bring htheri
Ships sailing under this regulation would or
would not 90 voluntarily to England If they
Went voluntarily, it would oaIy be because that
country afforded the best mark cts for the produc-
tons OF France, in whic cease the habt.ial re-
suits would be entirely changed, and I'm. leland,
ceasinS to receive balance for her maiufac-
lures, would begin IL pay one 10 the U. States
on The productions of France. Could France
wish 4 state OF commerce more prosperous than
Ills
It, on the other hand the American ships did
not SO voluntarily to England, but were captured
and sent in for adjudication, it ma be farl, pre-
sumed, that the United States could no longer
hesitate about becoming party to the wal -
gairrst England.
Thus in either case the interests OF his majesty
would be directly advanced by the measure /: in
the one, the wants OF France and her, colonies
would be not only regularly supplied, but she
would herself become entrepot for the supply
OF the continent i'll the other, the wishes of his
majesty expressed in Feb. last, would be di-
recuy promoted.
Mr.. Armstrong has the honor Of renewing to
M de Ch%mpagny, the assurances of his very
high consideration.
To ms esceAcncy M. DE CuAM-I
PACNYJ exterior relations. )
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DUBLIC SALE.-The subscriber intending
4 to remove to the Western country, some
time the ensuing year, will positively sell, at
public auction, upon the premises, on the second
Mondayin December next, the tract of LIND
on which he lives, lying in the county of HenrcO
on Westham creek, containing 345 acres, with
Saw and Grist Mill only about thirty acres OF
UIis tract is cleared, from which one crop only
has been gathered. One other tract containing
100 acres, separated from the first named Land
by the three chopped roads this last named tract
is entirely wood Land Also, all his household
and kitchen FURNITURE, among which is,
come excellent Mahogany--Seyerall likely Virgil
ria born Slaves-the stock Of Cattle, Hogs, about
1900 or 1000 weight of Pork, four Horses, five
Mules, two Wagons and Geer, and the pauta-
ton Tools And on the 2nd Saturday in the same
month (Dcc.J will also be sold upon the pre1ni-
SEES, half acre lot Of Land lying and being in
The city Of Richmond, on S!Uckoc Hin, known by
the No. 718-Also, part Of half acre Lott, adj
Joining Mrs. Z. Page Terms ofsale made known
or tie day. Any person inclined TO view the pre-
misses, will be sscwn item by the subscriber.
All parsons having any demands against him, will
make application without delay.
SPOTSWOOD LIPSCO ME-.
Westhani, NOY. q. C2awtdsl
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-11-25

MIR. WIN. L. WEBB, At!aniWs.rator of Benz
IVA jan,in Edwards, decd. North Cayo!ina--
SIR-Please to take notice, that ON the second
Monday in January next, shall take the deposit
ton of Mr.. Spencer Ball, ir. of Northumberland
county, in Virginia, at the courthouse of said
county, at the tavern occupied by Joseph Rogers,
at that place, to be used as evidence in the suit
depending in chancery in the United States cir
cult court, held in Richmond for the district of
Virginia, in which am plaintiff and you are de-
fendant. CHARLES ]. LOVE.
N0r 12 III
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fiji

~ Y virtue of Deed of Trust, executed to
"a the Subscriber by VIM, Brown of Chester
field, to secure the payment of debt due Ken
non Giles, Will De ouereo sale, tue STU, vi
Nov next, ut Brooks's Tavern, in the town of
Manchester; two Negro Men DIVER & JORN,
the property of the said Brown--ior cash
PETER F. SMITH, Trustee
Oct. %. Teptds1
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WILL be sold, to the highest bidder. on FRI
w day Ire 25th inst at the late residence of
Oba Smith, dcc'd.,in Chesterfield county, about
four hundred barrels Of CORN, together with
The present years crop OF O-iI;S & FODDER,
consisting OF about forty thousand weight of SUI
periorqualty. Tcrms will be made known on til t
day of sale, by PETER F. SMITH,, ! ill.,.
JNO. HoWLETT,S A""' 49,
NOV IS. Teptds
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Il y;vir.ae Of a deed Of trusf, executed to us BY
- Miller WdddiN, Of Prince Edsrard coTnty,
bearing da.efhe 10Th May, 1908, for the purpose
Of securing Sterling Smith, and to Sterling Smith
{, Co. Of money therein expressed We shall,
on Wednesday. the 2lst December neet, or fair,
if not, the next fair day, at the Y;auern Of Ster-
Ing Smith, in JanicstoSsn, proceed 10 sell, for
ay money, rhe following SLAVES, TO Spit: LUCE
and her children, IYINNE1' and TAILOR, or as
s,any Of thtn, may be sufficient to discharge the
purposes Of said deed.
TAA1ES DICK, .7unY.l ,r
WILLIAM WHITE, 5
N.rc,,1b D. T4tC1
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ON satatelay the l0s!l aay of Dec next, VIA

NN Saturday the 10Th day of Dec. next, will
~ be sold, at public auction, the following
-HOUSESSe LOFTS to wit: The Tenement late
Iy occupied by Mr:. Byrd, with ground on the
cross street opposite to Dr.McC lurg's lott, suih-
eiert Tor carriage house and stable.
The Tenement,ow occ, pied by Miss Bennett,
adjoining the former.
Also, two Brick Tencments on the main
street, leading from the turnpike road to the
Swan Tavern, 6, 40 feet OF uniInproved Ground,
lying between said houses and The one occupied
by Mrs. Vamett. The terms of sale will be, one
fourtl in months, another fourth in 10 months,
ard the remainder i'll < 8 years
THOs. NORVELL.
nov. 1S. If
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M ANTED as TUTOR in a private family
w person qualified to teach the Latin and
English languages dramatically, and Arithme-
uo-Apply TO the Printer. NOV. Is. It'll
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-11-25

MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPA-
IVA NY.--The ANIMAL meeting ofStockhodcrs,
will be held at Mr.. Broaks's tavern, in Manchcs-
ter, the first Monday in December next -
Special matters of business, important to the in
terest of the company, require full meeting !;
hesiccit is expected, that such members as can.
not attend in pcr.on, will appoint deputies to act
for them. JAMES BRANDER, CPk.
NOV s. Ttdm]
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Extract Of letter from, gen. 4rmsyolg to the Sc
yeta,y Of STATE, dated
PARIS, 26th IuIy 1903

ESsracf 81 letter from gen irMstroHF to the Sc
creta,y Of STATE, dated
PARIS, Goth July, 1903.
$ 1t would have given me the highest pleasure
to have drawn from this government, such expla-
nations on the general biect of our differences
with them, as would have met the friendly and
equitable views Of the United States, but owe
1T as we'll to you as to myself 10 declare that eve
ry attempt tor that purpose, hitherto made, has
failed, and under circumstances which by no
means indicate any change, in this respect for the
better.
6 With very high consideration, am, Sir,
your most obt. serv't.
(sgned) JOHN ARMSTRONG;"
JAMES MADISON, Esq
Secretary Of State.
E*tr0ct Of Leter from gen. ARMSTRONG to the Sc.
eFetary Of State, dared
PARIS, 9TH August, 1903
=" wrote few lines to you Yesterday. Two
weeks have gone by without any new condemna-
ton My remonstrances continue to remain uA
answered"
" p. S. / enclose copy of my note of ye.ter-
day TO M de Champagly.'
Copy Of a letter from gen. Arn,srons, dated
PARIS, August 9th, 1908.
Mr.. Armstrong presents his compliments to
~. de ChampagDy, and bcCs leave to inform him.
that having for some months past, made trial OF
the artificial waters of Tivo, without any useful
effect, his physician has prescribed for him those
OF Bourbon D'Archanbault. Should M de
Chanpagny have any communications TO make
to Mr.. Armstrong, he will be pleased to address
them as usual, to The Hotel de Legation Ameri
cane, Rue Vanguard, No. 100, whence they will
be regularly and promptly transmitted to Bour.
bon.
On Leaving Faris, MFR. Armstrong thinks pro-
per f. state his regrets that tie political reiati-
ons OF the two powers should continue 20 wear
AN aspect less suspicious to their future good un-
derstanding than is wished for by those who are
the friends Of both.
That his majesty has right 70 make such mu-
nlcpal regulations as me may deem proper, with
regard to foreign commerce, neither is nor has
been denied For example, he may forbid the
entry into the ports OF France of American ships
which have touched III England, or seen destined
to England ald he may either ssu;,e .ei or cor
iiScatc such vessels OF the United States as shall
Ihirsct i''cse laws, after due PRONUNCIATION and
notice reofi but beyond this, the U. States
nope apu believe tlIst his majesty will not GO
NJ. dc Chainpagny VIII not ta to seize the dis
t,nction which these remarks present, between
tue authority of municipal regulations and that OF
public law, and will decide whether it does or
does not cser ground on which the good under
staHf' iig, so long and so usefully maintained be-
tween the y. States and France, may be preser
Yed, and degree Of intercourse between them
revived, which she'll have thc effect ofreanrnuing
their former industry.
Docs mis- majesty fear that the balance Of trade
arising from this renewed industry, would 90 to
/ the advantage OF England Means are certainly
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-11-25

A FEW b:xes of Shy - Window GLASS,
OF lhe first quality for s1 Enquire at this
Office Oct. IA. Ttf
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-11-25

BTOR SALE, alikelyyoua.s mulatto lVO NAN,
T. 1Syears old, brought up nurse s. house
servant, in private family, in the country; a
mulalto NAN about Al or 2, brought up as ost-
Ter and driver in The same family Also, IL valu-
of the value, and for II mouths, will be given OH
receiving proper security. Apply to Mr.. Neil
McC0ull NOV g. 1Sw1