82 MEMOIR OF 



the artist, and the philosopher, in their several 

 studies, an institution which, on the most liberal 

 scale, is open to all who, from an enlightened 

 curiosity, may wish to inspect, or for particular 

 purposes to consult it, if such an institution is 

 valued in an age distinguished by its efforts to 

 educate all classes, it is to Sir Hans Sloane the 

 merit of it is due, to him is owing not merely 

 the respect of all who, like ourselves, are engaged 

 in the promotion of the delightful study of Natural 

 History, but the gratitude of the nation at large. 



