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They travelled in proper style, determined to be 

 pleased with everything ; the only mode that could 

 have made their number any way comfortable. 



Have you read Lord Orford's Letters ? If not, you 

 will I am sure have a great treat. I have but begun 

 on them, and am more pleased than with any cor- 

 respondence I ever read; it shows an excellent head 

 and heart. They are very witty, and have excellent 

 good nonsense, which is one of the most difficult 

 things to write. 



Mrs. Johnes is not well, but says she shall soon 

 recover when her daughter does. 



It is a great comfort to me, that as those from 

 whom I had a right to expect kindness fall off, I 

 find others who make ample amends; and the more 

 flattering to self-love, because one hopes it may be 

 owing to personal qualities. Among all, my good 

 friend, I can never forget your great kindness and 

 affection, "dum memor ipse met dum spiritus hos regit 

 artus? 



All our kind compliments attend you. 



Truly yours, 



Thomas Johnes. 



From Sir Joseph Banks. 



My dear Doctor, Soho Square, Jan. 6, 1799. 



I shall feel myself much flattered if you finally 

 determine to dedicate your Flora Anglica {Britan- 

 nica) to me. It is a book much wanted, and one that 

 cannot but receive advantage from the hand of the 

 possessor of the Linnaean collections ; from your 



