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Today in #Connecticut History, April 10: The Sheep That Shaped New England

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April 10: The Sheep That Shaped New England

Have a merino wool scarf or sweater that you absolutely love? You can probably thank Connecticut native David Humphreys for that. David Humphreys, born in Derby in 1752, was one of the most …

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