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in 1768, and much distinguished by the personal 

 friendship of Mr. Pitt. Among his 10 male first 

 cousins on the paternal side were the late Lord 

 Justice Turner and his accomplished brothers. 



Second generation. 2 males and 6 females. 

 The latter were all remarkable for their energy, 

 accomplishments, and the large share they took 

 in the literary labour of their father and hus- 

 bands, which was not confined to transcribing. 

 Three were accomplished artists, one a musician, 

 another well versed in Greek. 



Third generation. Of those above the age of 

 30 there are 5 males and 3 females, of whom 4 

 males deserve mention i (1) Dr. Joseph Hooker, 

 president of the Eoyal Society, very eminent 

 botanist, director of Kew Gardens, and formerly 

 Thibetan traveller, and naturalist to an antarctic 

 expedition ; his father was Sir William Hooker, 

 F.E.S., also one of the first botanists of his day, 

 and director of Kew Gardens ; (2) Francis Pal- 

 grave, editor of the " Golden Treasury," scholar 

 and art critic ; (3) Gifford Palgrave, orientalist, 

 Arabian explorer, and author of one of the most 

 remarkable works of travel overwritten ; (4) E. H. 



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