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MEMOIR OF 
the artist, and the philosopher, in their several 
studies, — an institution which, on the most liberal 
scale, is open to all who, from an enlightened 
curiosity, may wish to inspect, or for particular 
purposes to consult it, — if such an institution is 
valued in an age distinguished by its efforts to 
educate all classes, it is to Sir Hans Sloane the 
merit of it is due, — to him is owing not merely 
the respect of all who, like ourselves, are engaged 
in the promotion of the delightful study of Natural 
History, but the gratitude of the nation at large. 
