From:
William Roscoe
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
14 Jan 1818
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/17/113, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Sends copies of his discourse on opening of the Liverpool Royal Institution for distribution. Details of two courses of lectures by [Thomas Stewart] Traill [(1781-1862), physician], on natural history, and Mr Campbell, on ancient and modern literature, from January to May; invites Smith to lecture in June and July, depending on his engagements. Taking an active part in public concerns of the Institution as a "counterpoise" to his troublesome business matters.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London