among the horned Cattle. 535 
the courfe of above ten years, to every diftreffed ftate 
abroad, who alfo have enjoyed the fame fuccefs. 
You will allow me, sir, I hope, to exprefs the pecu- 
liar fatisfaction I feel as an Englifhman, that my endea- 
vours in this public fervice are honoured with the appro- 
bation of our molt gracious Sovereign, and the good- 
will of my native country. 
And happy in this opportunity I requeft you, sir, to> 
accept of my warmell wifhes that you may long fill the 
high office of Prefident of the Royal Society, with health 
to purfue your phiiofophical refearches ; and may enjoy 
from the moft refpedlable and liberal Society in the 
world, the juft and due tribute of their hearty acknow- 
ledgements for having their inftitution, honour, and in- 
tereft, fo much at heart. 
I have the honour, &c. 
Lower Brook Street, 
April 8, 1780. 
