From:
James Smith
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
25 Feb 1782
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/19/9, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Account of his journey occasioned by Tolson's "infamous conduct" [Tolson was apparently James Smith's journeyman]; difficulties of trade. Responds to Smith's letters of 22 January [1782] and 12 February [1782]. Amusements are part of Smith's education. Pleased by Smith's enquiries of his grandfather's last illness; opinions. Mr Matineau recommends Smith become a member of the Medical Society. Usefulness of Latin to compliment Smith's French and Italian.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London