314 NATURAL HISTORY OF SELBORNE. 



When I first took the present work in hand, I proposed 

 to have added an Annus Historico-Naturalis, or the Natural 

 History of the Twelve Months of the Year ; which would 

 have comprised many incidents and occurrences that have 

 not fallen into my way to be mentioned in my series of 

 letters ; but as Mr. Aikin, of Warrington, has lately pub- 

 lished somewhat of this sort, and as the length of my 

 correspondence has sufficiently put yonr patience to the 

 test, I shall here take a respectful leave of you and natural 

 history together ; and am, 



With all due deference and regard, 

 Your most obliged, 



And most humble servant, 



GIL. WHITE. 

 SELBOKNE, June 25, 1787. 



