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SOLD BY JOHN HATCHARD,

(BOOKSELLER TO HER MAJESTY)

190,

PICCADILLY.

1806.

McN

ENOX LIBRARY

ORK

BRETTELL, Printer, Marshall-Street, Golden-Square.

MEMOIRS

OF THE

LIFE, WRITINGS, AND CORRESPONDENCE,

OF

SIR WILLIAM JONES.

SIR WILLIAM JONES embarked for India in the Crocodile frigate; and in April 1783, left his native country, to which he was never to return, with the unavailing regret and affectionate wishes of his numerous friends and admirers.

As to himself, the melancholy impressions which he could not but feel on such an occasion, were alleviated by various considerations. The expectations of five years were now accomplished in the attainment of his wishes; he anticipated the utility

VOL. II.

B

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