A SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF WILLIAM SHERARD. 131 
p. 141) on this head. In February, 1695, he was busily engaged on 
_Hermann’s MSS8., which resulted in the publication of the “* Paradisus 
Batavus,” for the benefit of the widow of the deceased professor, the 
preface being dated April, 1697. 
13, 1695, Wriothesley, eldest son of Lord William 
Russell, who was executed in 1683, was created Baron Howland, on 
the ocoasion of his marriage, when fourteen years old, one of 
€ greatest heiresses of the time, the only daughter of John Howland, 
. Streatham, Esq., after which “he travelled into France and Italy.” 
authors, enabling them to bring their works before the world. Speak- 
mg of anew work of Boccone’s he says: “Had I not subscribed for 
months later they had arrived at Venice. A report of Tournefort’s 
greatly distressed Sherard, who hoped to visit his old preceptor 
and friend on their homeward journey : he did not discover the un- 
paying formal visitts.” His spare time was spent in searching for 
ans Wanted for himself and friends at home. Whilst staying in this — 
8€ems to h Cue s 1 4 1 Eo iiliee Eee veer. © Al 
Fs sctaiient object of his life, namely, the continuation of Gaspard 
8“ Pinax”? (1623), by the incorporation of all subsequent syn- 
Pr in attempting to correct the former sémetimes falls into equal 
Tn an opposite direction. 
1700 Sherard was appointed tutor to Henry, second Duke of 
his title” Who had in the previous year succeeded his grandfather in 
Bite charge was amiable enough, but — the slightest 
d sport.’ 
Which he eon: | is addi 
Sontributed “ over a thousand plants.” A part of his addi- 
tons in own handwriting is preserved in the Botanical Depart- 
Museum. : : 
