the following observations on italy, and on italian manners, occurred in the course of the same tour in which those contained in a book lately published, entitled a view of society and manners in france, switzerland, and germany, were made. all who have read that book will perceive, at first sight, that the present work is a continuation of the former; but to those who have not, it was thought necessary to account for the abrupt manner in which the following letters begin.

clarges-street,

december 14, 1780.