haave, and that of Dr. Gronovius, who was so 
much pleased with the sketch of the ‘‘ Systema 
Naturee,’? by our young naturalist, that he re- 
quested to be allowed to defray the expenses of 
with all the ardor of a young man toa favorite 
and fascinating pursuit, he was at once placed in 
one of the most favorable situations in the world 
for carrying it out 
In addition to these advantages Clifford allowed 
him a munificent salary. So lavish indeed was 
Clifford upon his favorite pursuit, that (Linnzeus 
having written the ‘‘ Musa Cliffordiana,’’) he sent 
him to England to procure rarities for his garden, 
and to communicate with the most eminent bot- 
anists and horticulturists. On the arrival of Lin- 
neeus at London, he waited on Sir Hans Sloane, 
to whom he had a letter from Dr. Boerhaave, 
which recommended him in the strongest lan- 
guage, but neither he or Dellenius, whom he met 
at Oxford, showed him much attention until his 
discoveries were truly made known to them 
He visited Martyn, Ward, Miller, Dr. Shaw, the 
celebrated traveler, and Peter Collinson, at Mill 
Hill. These men of 6 science admired his genius 
and valued his friendship; they promoted his 
