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A curious cock, having a spur growing on its head

Object Status:

Unlocated

Accession Date:

February 10, 1797

Primary Source Reference:

Diary (New York), 10 Feb 1797

Additional Source Text:

"This fowl since the death of its own species, has deserted its wonted cage, and regularly roosts, each night, with one of the eagles; this fact is astonishing, as the eagle is well known to be one of the most formidable enemies to poultry."

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