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OF SELBORNE. 
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latter only two Imiidred and twenty-one. Let me add also, that 
it lias shown near half the species that were ever known in 
Great Britain ; Sweden having two hundred and twenty-one, 
Great Britain two hundred and fifty-two species. 
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THE IlEDSTAl;' 
On a retrospect, I observe that my long letter carries with it 
a quaint and magisterial air, and is very sententious ; but when 
I recollect that you requested stricture and anecdote, I hope 
you will pardon the didactic manner for the sake of the informa- 
tion it may happen to contain. 
Selborne, iSe^jt. 2, 1774. 
