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CHAPTER III. 
Sir J. E. Smith begins his travels.—His correspondence mith va- 
rious friends.—Publication of his “ Sketch of a Tour on the 
Continent.” — His taste forthe Fine Arts.——Introduced by Vis- 
countess Cremorne to the late Queen Charlotte.—Instructs Her 
Majesty and the Princesses in Natural History.—Loses the 
Queen’s favour by some expressions in is T' our.—Rousseau.— 
Approbation of his Tour by Dr. Pulteney and Mr. Pennant.— 
Origin of his acquaintance with Colonel Johnes.—Visit to Ha- 
fod.—Miss Johnes.—Letters of Mr. Johnes.—Letter from Mrs. 
Watt, the only daughter of Ellis ; and other friends.—Introduc- 
tory Lecture at the Royal Institution in 1808.—List of Foreign 
Professors. 
In somewhat less than two years after Sir James 
became possessed of the collections of Linnzus, he 
began a tour through Holland, France, Italy and 
Switzerland, on the 16th of June, 1786. The im- 
mediate object was to obtain a medical degree at 
Leyden. 
The name of Linneus, he tells us, opened every 
door and cabinet to him, though he disclaims the 
weakness of assuming to himself the honours which 
were paid to that name. 
The following letters to and from the traveller 
will throw some light upon what was passing in 
natural history in England during his absence, as 
