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MEMORANDUM.

In this and the three preceding volumes,
the objects (one Hundred and Eighty two species)
which are exhibited in about five Hundred figures,
were all gathered in their native places of growth
by me, or sent by my Friends when newly gathered;
and every figure drawn immediately from those
objects by my own hands.

There are many species of English
fungii mentioned by Authors, which are not
here figured, and yet may possibly some of
them grow near me, tho' [though] I have not discovered
them in my researches, which have
been now regularly pursued for more than
twenty years; -- I shall go on in the inquiry
as long as health and strength permit, and
such as I may have the good fortune to meet
with I will take care to add to your Lordships
store; For my desire is to acquit
myself as propperly [properly] and faithfully as
I can to all those whose generosity enables
me to follow my favourite pursuit. I am
My Lord with the truest sense of
Humility and Gratitude,
Your Lordships
most obedient servant
James Bolton

Halifax
Novr. [November] ye 3d
AD 1787 }
        