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From:
Sir Thomas Frankland
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
13 Apr 1811
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/15/41, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Confirms that a 'Hieracium' found last August by Travis in Scarborough not like any in "English Botany" appears to be 'Hieracium prenanthoides' in "English Botany", will bring specimen to London. His son returned from five weeks hunting in Leicestershire. Visited Sir Joseph Banks at Revesby Abbey, Lincolnshire, last October, where there was uncommonly good hunting but he hurt his leg. The 'Glaucium fulvum' grown from Smith's seeds "the most desireable plant" of its kind he knows and has distributed the seed as an acquisition to every garden. Banks "particularly well" though everyone alarmed about the gout medicine he has started taking; Duke of Gordon informed it is 'Gratida' which a medical friend of his gives with success, and having looked at Lewis' "Materia medica" the effects of 'Gratida' agree exactly with those of "Can medicinale".

Fears recent keen frost has injured apricot crop and hurt vines but successful with kale having had pots made with covers as proposed in note in "Hort. Trans", the convenience in examining plants very great. Frustrated that [Lewis Weston] Dillwyn [(1778-1855)] still has his 'Conferva' drawings two years after requesting their return.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Sir Thomas Frankland
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
3 Jul 1811
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/15/42, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Visited his childhood home in Berkshire whilst staying with Mr C Dundas. Raw weather [at Thirkleby] but crops are forward and hay making is already underway and a good crop of backward grapes under glass, though there are no apples and hardly any pears, peaches, or nectarines compared to usual. Discusses strawberries: plans to raise them from seed; wrote to Dundas for some "fine hautboys" which he plans to alternate with pines, "as recommended by the French", though he has failed in the past with hautboys. His fruit trees showing symptoms of age not only for themselves "but my Scotch gardener".

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Sir Thomas Frankland
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
19 Oct 1811
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/15/43, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

He and Mr [Hugh] Davies identify same plant for [William] Hudson's 'C. nigra'. Has not heard of Mr Di in London. Smith's 'Glaucium fulvum' still in flower and some plants from last year's seed have yellow petals, it is a very hardy plant easily raised and transplanted, "a very desireable acquisition". Last autumn received seeds of a "green fleshed melon from Egypt" from Archbishop of York [Edward Venables-Vernon-Harcourt (1757-1847)] but it has not successfully cropped yet, though at Bishopthorpe [Palace, near York,]"they are considered as superior to all others" with a very rind thin and a green coloured transparent flesh, bears no comparison to the orange cantalope. Received 'Nuphar minima' seeds from [James] Brodie which he will sow "properly sunk, in some pool".

Suffered more "perspirations and fatigue" this shooting season than in any other. Sir Stephen [8th Baronet (1780-1815)] and Lady [Mary] Glynne visited recently. His brother quartered at Brighton, [Sussex]. Received haunch of buck venison from [Alexander Gordon, 4th] Duke of Gordon [(1743-1827)], his stag venison not good but [John Murray, 4th] Duke of Atholl's [(1755-1830)] "said to be often excellent".

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
John Stackhouse
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
Mar 1811
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/ADD/97, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Sends copy of his "Illustrationes Theophrasti". Would like to see a new edition of Theophrastus.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Thomas Johnes
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
14 Jan 1811
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/16/90, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Thanks for Smith's letter of 31 December. His wife and daughter [Mariamne Johnes] have severe colds, and he has been ill, too, but by following medical rules of cupping, blistering, and Calomel, they have gained relief. Hopes to see Smith in London in the spring.

Has long heard of the treasures of Holkham, [Norfolk, home of Thomas William Coke] but doubts likelihood of his ever visiting. Has amused himself with the exiled King of Sweden's father's work, and Madame des Duffand's letter to Lord Oxford. High winds and heavy rain but no snow.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Thomas Johnes
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
10 Jun [1811]
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/16/91, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Franked Smith's letter to Mrs [Pleasance] Smith. His daughter [Mariamne Johnes] exceedingly ill and yesterday called in Bayley and Pearson, who both agree on its being a "strong nervous affection" and requiring a long recovery.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Thomas Johnes
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
5 Aug [1811]
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/16/92, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Received Smith's letter; sorry to hear he has been ill. His grief [at death of his daughter, Mariamne Johnes]; support from his faith and friends. Shortly returning home [to Hafod, Cardiganshire].

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Thomas Johnes
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
17 Aug 1811
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/16/93, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

His grief and wife's grief [at death of their daughter, Mariamne Johnes]; a visit from Smith would do them good; has never seen Hafod in "such beauty". Expects [Francis Leggatt] Chantrey [(1781-1841)] on Monday to consult about a monument [for Mariamne].

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
William Roscoe
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
2 Jan 1811
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/17/74, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Confined to his house for the last three weeks but almost recovered. [Liverpool Botanic Garden] has purchased [Thomas] Velley's herbarium, including his marine specimens. Asks if his "Rocket against the French botanists" [paper comparing systems of Linnaeus and Jussieu, see RelatedMaterial below] has been read yet; thinks he can now fully explain the distinction between a natural and artificial system; wishes the animosities between Britain and France could be confined "within such harmless limits" but the business of "cutting throats" now seems to be a permanent state of society. Published some brief observations on speech by Lord [Thomas] Grey [de Wilton, 1st Earl of Wilton (1749-1814)] and has collected his political tracts into a volume, will send copies for Smith, William Taylor, John Taylor, and Samuel Taylor.

[Liverpool Botanic] Garden flourishes; [John] Shepherd [(c 1764-1836, curator Liverpool Botanic Garden] has "collected more plants than he cou[l]d probably have done in a voyage round the world". Sorry to hear that so many of the country's finest [plant] collections are being broken up and dispersed; symptomatic of the state of the nation led by ministers who "ride it like an ass, with nails for spurs, & a bludgeon for a whip".

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
William Roscoe
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
[18 Jan 1811]
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/17/75, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Notes that his his paper on classification [see RelatedMaterial below] has been read at Linnean Society; confident his principles are correct, and confirmed by Smith's assent, but could have given better examples. Critiques Count [Johann Centurius] Hoffmannsegg's [(1766-1849), naturalist] "Flore Portugaise" [(1809-1840)], which quotes Smith; plates coloured well but the system shows need to adhere to an established plan of arrangement so botanists can understand each other; discusses further.

Expecting his copy of Smith's "Tour of Hafod". He has been devising a method for putting an "effectual end to the African slave trade" and also looking into the state of the arts during the Middle Ages for a memoir. Looking forward to Smith's Lancashire visit.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
William Roscoe
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
15 Nov 1811
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/17/76, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Comments on plans for establishment of botanic garden in Norwich and assures Smith that establishment of such a place is achievable on almost any scale; explains Liverpool Botanic Garden financing and costs. A garden is also being established at Hull; believes that "the union of science & pleasure which these institutions afford to the inhabitants of large towns" will lead to their being generally adopted. Congratulates Smith's mother, happy to hear of [William Fitt] Drake's good fortune. His son James just returned from tour of Scotland.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Thomas Jenkinson Woodward
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
2 Jan 1811
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/18/128, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Replies to Smith's letter of 15 December [1810]. Seldom sees [Dawson] Turner since leaving Bungay, [Suffolk]; has made observations on Turner's 'Fucus simpliciusculus' and its resemblance to his 'Ulva decorticata'; notes. Comments that Turner's work ["Fucus sive plantarum fucorum"] seems to relax as it approaches its end; a number has not come out for two months; criticises its unpleasant arrangement.

"Most severe loss" to Linnean Society and students of natural history all over the world in death [Jonas] Dryander; repsumes [Robert] Brown will succeed him at Sir Joseph Banks'. Death of Windham and the loss to residents of Earsham, [Norfolk]; obituaries.

[Letter incomplete: lower third of second folio cropped, presumed destroyed]

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Francis Hamilton
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
1 Feb 1811
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/2/133, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Received Smith's letter of 25 April. Expecting to leave [India] in two years and will bring with him a large collection, although it will not be as interesting as the one from Nepal. His collection of fish is more curious and increasing rapidly, has been unable to trace more than a few in Lacépède. This year is working in the Bhagalpur district of India. A squabble the previous year between the British and Nepalese governments has prevented him from obtaining seeds and flowering specimens of the officinal plants of the Indian Alps. Has managed to procure specimens of one genus, similar to 'Caltha', two species used for medicinal purposes and resemble either the 'Ranunculus arvensis' or 'Ranunculus acris', and another species which is one of the most violent poisons known in India and is used by the natives on their arrows.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
John Bradbury
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
13 May 1811
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/2/74, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Refrained from writing to Smith assuming he would hear his news through Liverpool Botanic Garden. Sending 25 specimens of plants to [William] Roscoe. Plans to travel another 1100 miles up the [Missouri], according to General Clark it is "peculiarly interesting". Recommends Smith examine a specimen of a pouched rat sent to Lord Hawley, possibly 'Mus bursorius', comments on the construction of the mouth, which resembles 'Arctomys'. Has found a 'Talpa' not dissimilar to 'Talpa europaea', and many undescribed 'Coluber' and a 'Crotatus'. His most interesting specimen is the 'Dioeica octandria' shrub which has a "much esteemed berry". Hopes to meet Smith on his return to England. In the most recent 200 miles of his journey has found more British 'Carices' than he has ever seen before in America and has now seen c 26 species of 'Carex'.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
James Brodie
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
22 Aug 1811
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/2/87, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Has heard from Sir Thomas Frankland that Smith has been ill and hopes it has now improved. Puzzled by [Dawson] Turner's long silence in response to many letters, hopes he is not in ill health. Believes 'Borreri minima' should be renamed 'Borreri nupar' and believes it is a distinct species.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Shute Barrington
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
5 Jun 1811
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/20/69, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

"Nothing more flattering" to the Linnean Society than being permitted to enrol the Prince Regent [George IV (1762-1830)] as an Honorary Member. Accepted his own invitation to become an Honoary Member from respect he bears the Society and for feeling it did not imply the slightest degree of botanical knowledge; considers Fellowship in a different point of view.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Hugh Davies
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
15 May 1811
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/21/101, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Delayed sending 'Lichen scaber' till Smith was in London; asks for any news of publication of his paper on subject.

[Spec 11 written in pencil at top of verso of first folio]

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Hugh Davies
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
20 Jun 1811
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/21/102, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Thanks for letter acknowledging receipt of 'Lichen scaber'; sends further specimen of it with a different kind of fructification [extant]

Specimen labelled "'Lichen scaber' with roughish warts H[ugh] D[avies]".

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Edward Forster
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
24 Sep 1811
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/22/11, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Received roots and specimens of Smith's Norfolk elm, which he thinks comes closer to 'glabra'; can get naturalised Dutch elm for "English botany". Believes Lord Moira [Francis Edward Rawdon-Hastings, 1st Marquess of Hastings (1754-1826)] will not be troublesome concerning the Prince Regent, as he has already agreed to become Linnean Society patron. Benjamin [Forster] adamant that he did not criticise "Flora Britannica"; only lamented delay of fourth volume.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Samuel Goodenough
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
4 Apr 1811
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/22/58, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Signed [William Fitt] Drake's Linnean Society nomination certificate and sent on to [Aylmer Bourke] Lambert. Just received [William Jackson] Hooker's "interesting" work on Iceland ["Journal of a tour in Iceland" (1809)]. Sent oysters.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London