THE MONKEY KIND. 1 



power and wisdom of the Creator, which we see so 

 conspicuously displayed in the various forms of ani- 

 mated nature. 



This animal is also remarkable for the exquisite 

 fineness of its fur, which is more delicate, and of a 

 finer texture, than that of most other animals. It is 

 of a beautiful dark colour, mixed with grey, and is- 

 extremely smooth and glossy : on the throat and 

 belly it is white, and each hip is adorned with a 

 tawney-coloured spot. 



It is now, my dear Sir, when we are drawing to- 

 wards the- conclusion of our survey of the first great 

 division of animated nature, that you are to prepare 

 for the contemplation of objects still more curious 

 and striking than those you have yet met with. 

 Leaving you, therefore, a short time in this expecta- 

 tion, I shall for the present conclude with assuring 

 you, that, with every sentiment of sincere affection, 

 I am, dear Sir, 



Your's, &c. 



LETTER XXXV11L 



" There roam the ape, the monlcey, and baboon, 

 Fearless and fierce amid their native woods." 



DEAR SIR, 



I HASTEN to resume our correspondence, in order 

 to gratify the expectation which I am sensible the 

 conclusion of my last letter has raised, by announcing 

 the exhibition of some of the most curious piec.es of 

 Nature's workmanship. 



The objects of curiosity which I am now going to 

 bring forward to your view, are some of the most re- 

 markable and interesting 



ANIMALS OF THE MONKEY KIND. 



These are a race which consists of a greater varie- 

 ty of kinds, and makes nearer approaches to the hu>- 

 man species, both in form and action than any other 

 class of animal beings. 



