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From:
James Smith
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
29 Mar 1787
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/19/50, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Received Smith's letters of 12 February and 5 March 1787. They enjoy Smith's letters but always worry for his health and safety. Account of his trip to London: visited Smith's Chelsea appartment and found all as it should be, paid Molly; Mrs Howorth showed him a letter from Smith; [Robert] Batty has vomited blood, his wife an "agreeable companion"; breakfasted with Sir Joseph Banks. Norwich news. Told that the road from Milan to Turin is in danger of "banditti"; urges caution. Smith's brother, Francis, is pursuing astronomy.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London