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From:
Sir James Edward Smith
To:
James Smith
Date:
21 Sep 1787
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/19/64, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Delighted by most recent letters he received from his father, including news of [Robert] Batty's recovered health, his family's pleasant stay in Chelsea, and plan for his parents to stay for longer than first planned. His hopes for Richard [Smith's brother] and business planned for him. Pleased by plan for Francis [Smith's brother] to meet him in Paris. His chief occupation in Paris is to finish examining Tournefort's herbarium, to which he has access through Broussonet's interest, to describe all the unknown plants. Directions for Francis' arrival, including dress.

[Note by Frances Smith on reverse of letter] detailing forwarding of letter and social engagements.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London