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From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
11 Nov 1804
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/2/18, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Satisfaction at Smith's division between 'Salix russelliana' and 'Salix fragilis' of Linnaeus. Describes his interest in this willow and notes how his grandfather [John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford (1710-1771)] introduced it to Bedfordshire and had it distributed amongst the tenants.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
22 Jan 1816
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/7/36, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Smith's candidature for Botany Professorship at Cambridge University. Will write to his friends in support of Smith's candidacy, his son has also done the same. Has informed Lord Hardwicke [Philip Yorke, 3rd Earl of Hardwicke (1757-1834) ?] of [Thomas] Martyn's [prematurely reported] death, believes he will do everything possible for Smith. Hopes Smith will visit in the summer with [Thomas William] Coke.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
5 Feb 1816
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/2/19, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Informs Smith of Lord Hardwicke's [Philip Yorke, 3rd Earl of Hardwicke (1757-1834)] support of his Cambridge candidature. Sinclair and Russell's "Hortus Gramineus Woburnensis" in the press. Recently met [Augustin Pyramys] de Candol[l]e, who is coming to Norwich and recommends Smith also meeting him

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
1 Mar 1816
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/25/24, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Communicated contents of Smith's last letter to his gardener, [George Sinclair]; encloses copy of his answer. Sinclair consulted his botanical friends as to the title of his book; encloses note received from Professor [Thomas] Martyn. He himself is inclined towards "Hortus Gramineus Woburnensis", explains his preference and requests Smith's opinion.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
6 Mar 1816
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/25/25, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Reassures Smith he has not given any trouble over title for [George] Sinclair's book ["Hortus Gramineus Woburnensis"], only wanted to obtain sanction of Smith's "high authority". Sinclair will be obliged by Smith's request to become a subscriber, but still insists on sending copy he orginally promised.

Will attend Smith to Linnean Society on 2 April [1816].

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
3 May 1816
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/25/26, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Has postponed his journey to Devonshire to attend Smith to Linnean Society meeting on 7 [May 1816], hopes Smith will join him for dinner at Hamilton Place, [London], beforehand.

Smith has annotated "not rec[eive]d till long after".

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
7 May 1816
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/25/27, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Received Smith's letter just before leaving Woburn Abbey, [Bedfordshire]; regrets cause of Smith's abscence from London and will will attend Smith to the Linnean Society in June instead.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
18 May 1816
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/25/28, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Regrets hearing of Smith's continued illness but expects to find him perfectly recovered and in London next month. Thanks Smith for reminding him of the money he owes to Linnean Society, has written to rectify this at once.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
8 Jun 1816
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/25/29, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Hopes Smith has recovered from his indisposition; if Smith is in London for next Linnean Society meeting will accompany him there. If Smith is not attending asks that his admission as FLS be postponed until Smith is in attendance.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
11 Jun 1816
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/2/20, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Satisfaction at being introduced to Linnean Society next season by Smith. Hopes Smith will succeed in his Cambridge professorship application. [Thomas] Coke to accompany Smith to Woburn in the summer.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
9 Sep 1816
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/2/21, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Thanks Smith for his letter and valuable advice to his gardener [George] Sinclair in his efforts to improve agricultural science. Gratified by Smith's visit to Woburn Abbey and encourages him to visit again.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
2 May 1817
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/25/30, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Sorry Smith is unlikely to be in London as early as expected on account of ill health. Will not attend Linnean Society anniversary dinner on 24 [May] as the state of his health compels him to avoid "as much as possible hot & crowded rooms", but will attend the meeting to be admitted as FLS.

Will communicate what Smith says of 'Trifolium macrorrhizum' to [George] Sinclair.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
13 Jun 1817
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/25/31, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Asks if Smith can procure a copy of the "Parody of the Nicene Creed" written during period the French Revolution and lately reprinted at Norwich, as the suspension of the Habeas Corpus act is about to be discussed in the House of Lords and the report from their committee relies upon "the mischief that has been done by blasphemous publications".

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
18 Jun 1817
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/2/22, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Offers a copy of "Hortus gramineus Woburnensis" to the Linnean Society.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
20 Jun 1817
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/25/32, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Expressed his sentiments on renewal of the Suspension Bills [in House of Lords] last night, and in commenting on the evidence explained the circumstances of the parody on the Nicene Creed without mentioning names; Lord Sidmouth [Henry Addington, 1st Viscount Sidmouth (1757-1844), Home Secretary 1812-1822] denied ever having seen or heard of the publication but if it can be ascertained that it was sent to him it will be of "some importance".

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
3 Sep 1823
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/25/33, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Thanks for letter from Smith and enclosure for [George] Sinclair, which he has delivered. Pleased to hear of improvement in Smith's health; amendment of his own health goes on slowly. Pleased to hear that Lady Ann Coke [second wife of Thomas William Coke] take so much interest in botanical and horticultural pursuits.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
18 Feb 1825
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/25/34, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Has requested that two copies of his recently printed catalogue of heaths at Woburn Abbey, [Bedfordshire], be sent for Smith and the Linnean Society ["Hortus Ericaeus Woburnensis"]. Intends to establish a Salicetum [collection of willows], for which he will use Smith's "valuable work" on 'Salix'. His gardener, [George] Sinclair, has left his service to set himself up as a nursery gardener.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
3 Mar [1825]
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/25/35, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Received Smith's letter of 28 [March 1825]; sorry to hear he has been suffering from a rheumatic complaint in his eyes. Pleased Smith is satisfied with the willows he has so far gathered for his Salicetum; has not yet acquired 'Salix glauca'. Going to London at the end of the month but will be in London before Smith leaves, and hopes he will prevail on Smith to come and see the willows in full leaf, though fears there will be errors in the names. His health better than it has been for some time past, though has suffered from severity of the protracted winter.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
16 Mar 1825
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/2/23, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Mortified that Smith has not yet received his catalogue of Heaths. Gratified by Lady Morley's [Frances Morley (d 1857), 2nd wife of 1st Earl of Morley] favourable opinion of the book. Anxious to begin his collection of 'Salix' at Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire, and would value Smith's assistance. Has [William Jackson] Hooker's "Flora Scotica" but not acquainted with work of Seringne [?]. Hopes to see Smith the next time he is in London.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
29 Mar 1825
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/25/36, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Received Smith's letter of 24 [March 1825]. Pleased Smith approves of his "Hortus Ericaeus"; they took great pains to ensure accuracy and hope that the diagram will prove useful; Mr Hayter intends to draw up an enlarged "illustration of its uses" to present to Royal Society. Willow cuttings sent by Smith safely received; they will form foundation of the willow garden he intends to make. Will be pleased to show Smith his collection of heaths when he has leisure to visit Woburn [Abbey, Bedfordshire]. Pleased to hear Smith is busy completing the third volume of his "[English] Flora".

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London