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There is that most important fur, the origin of wealth on that whole northwestern coast, the sea-otter, which will be exposed to lawless and destructive depredation, unless the Government supplies some regulations.
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Sumner highlights the sea-otter's importance to the economy and the need for regulations to prevent exploitation.
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