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art, from every known part of tlie world. Mr. Crosthwaite opened 

 the Museum in his native place, in the year 1780, some time after 

 his declining health had rendered it necessary for him to quit the 

 service of the East India Company. He lived respected by his 

 neighbours, and few men in this or any other country had so 

 numerous an acquaintance." 



