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From:
Edward Bannerman Ramsay
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
[c 1818]
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/8/82, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Introduces himself. Encloses specimen of an unknown 'Epilobium' [extant] gathered in the Grampian mountains, Scotland, cannot identify it from third edition of "[Compendium] Flora Britannica". Prasies "Flora Britannica".

Specimen of 'Epilobium'.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Sir James Edward Smith
To:
Alexander Macleay
Date:
2 Jan 1818
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/AM/135, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Encloses "curious communication" from DeWitt Clinton, Governor of New York, to David Hosack, on wild wheat; the latter wishes it to be read at Linnean Society. Clinton has sent specimens of the wheat but still awaiting receipt. Hosack wishes to join Linnean Society, suggests he does so as FLS rather than FMLS to save time. Pleased to hear [Alexander von] Humboldt and [Jean] Cuvier are proposed FMLS, , not yet received, wishes to become a Linnean member; glad to hear that Humboldt and Cuvier have been proposed, [Augustin] de Candolle should also be proposed.

Clinton a "very great friend to science, a practical naturalist, & of a most amiable character"; transcribes extract from letter by Clinton describing that "as yet clouds of darkness rest upon the Natural science of our Country". Hopes to send Macleay a Norfolk turkey.

Sorry to hear [Thomas] Marsham has been a defaulter to government, "he that was always so loyal, calumniating better men than himself, with all the cockney church & king cant", and compares him to the "great saints in religion, all with some sinister motive". Thinks the Linnean Society should now enforce payment.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Sir James Edward Smith
To:
Georg Wolfgang Franz Panzer
Date:
3 Jan 1818
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/8/11, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

He does not have a spare specimen of 'Saxifraga palmata'; it is identical to 'Saxifraga decipiens' in Ehrhart's "Herba exsiccata" and "Fasciscules", plant of same name in "Flora Danica" dubious. Apologises for writing on a single sheet, which is on account of the enormous postal charges. 'Schmidtia subtilis' is entirely new to him and most acceptable.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Alexander Macleay
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
6 Jan 1818
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/AM/136, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Two vacancies for FMLS following deaths of [Eugen Johann Christoph] Esper [(1742-1810), entomologist] and Tingry; [Alexander von] Humboldt and [Jean] Cuvier proposed. An additional vacancy has arisen following death of [Nikolaus von] Jacquin; [Aylmer Bourke] Lambert is to propose [José Antonio] Pavon, asks if Smith has any preferences other than [Augustin] de Candolle. Sees no problem in Smith signing the FMLS certificates, Sir Joseph Banks does the same at Royal Society.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Shute Barrington
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
9 Jan 1818
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/20/71, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Unable to support Smith's application in favour of Richard Rees becoming Officer at British Institution, as he no longer takes an active part in meetings.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Sir Joseph Banks
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
10 Jan 1818
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/1/96, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Objects to DeWitt Clinton's candidature to Royal Society on grounds of his never having lived in England, or being as much a man of science as David Hosack, an American who was accepted on his talents. Believes accepting him in his position as President of the New York Society would set a precedent. Enquires after the Peterson family and wonders whether they have been detained at Holkham, [Norfolk, home of Thomas William Coke] "by the charms of the ladies or the talents of the gentlemen".

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Sir James Edward Smith
To:
Alexander Macleay
Date:
11 Jan 1818
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/AM/137, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Frustrated in his attempts to send Smith a turkey. Comments on death of "good old" [Nikolaus von] Jacquin. "Extremely anxious" that [DeWitt] Clinton be proposed FMLS; praises his introductory discourse in first volume of the New York Society's "Transactions". Prefers [Augustin de] Candolle to be elected next, followed by [José Antonio] Pavon, will write to [Aylmer Bourke] Lambert on the matter, though he is "worried to death with writing letters".

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Nathaniel Wallich
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
12 Jan 1818
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/10/65, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Encloses letters from Colonel [Thomas] Hardwicke and the Archdeacon of Calcutta [Henry Lloyd Loring (c 1784-1822)] introducing himself to Smith. Offers to send seeds and plants for Smith as well as papers for "Linnean Transactions", possible subjects include: [William] Roxburgh's 'Orchis picta' (his 'Chrysobaphus roxburghii', Rumphius' 'Folium petolatum'); two species of [Robert] Brown's 'Broughtonia' which possibly form a distinct genus, (one is Smith's 'Epidendrum praecox'); and his 'Begonia paniculata'. A parcel of seeds has been dispatched for Smith, containing capsules of Smith's 'Rhododendron arboreum'; a new "arborescent species with snow-white flowers"; and his 'Lida aurita'.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Samuel Goodenough
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
12 Jan 1818
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/12/40, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Thanks Smith for turkey. News of Sir Joseph Banks: he "seems rather dull" and whilst he joins in any cheerful conversation he does not initiate them; takes Colchicum autumnale as soon as there is any sign of gout, the English preparation having all the effects of the French Eau Medicinal; spends twelve hours a day in bed and twelve out; Lady Banks "fatter than ever", so that Goodenough fears for her health.

Feels compelled to buy [William] Hone's [(1780-1842), political writer and publisher] account of his trial [for blasphemy]. Criticises Dr [Richard] Watson's [(1737-1816), bishop of Llandaff] book ["Anecdotes of the life of Richard Watson"] in part for showing how "weak and vain a great mind becomes, when it becomes absorbed in self importance". Expecting the first six weeks of Parliament to be stormy as strong measures against ministers are being proposed.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Thomas Hardwicke
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
12 Jan 1818
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/22/89, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Introduces [Nathaniel] Wallich and proposes him as FLS. His official duties prevent him from pursuing his natural history interests. Compliments to [Aylmer Bourke] Lambert, [William George] Maton, [Alexander] Macleay, [Thomas] Marsham, [Edward] Rudge, and [Robert] Brown. Considering returning to England on an 1818-1819 ship.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
William Roscoe
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
14 Jan 1818
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/17/113, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Sends copies of his discourse on opening of the Liverpool Royal Institution for distribution. Details of two courses of lectures by [Thomas Stewart] Traill [(1781-1862), physician], on natural history, and Mr Campbell, on ancient and modern literature, from January to May; invites Smith to lecture in June and July, depending on his engagements. Taking an active part in public concerns of the Institution as a "counterpoise" to his troublesome business matters.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Thomas Furly Forster
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
20 Jan 1818
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/22/39, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Will assist Smith's nephew, Edward Smith, as much as he can, though has never known so little business. Thanks for two prints of Smith's portraits. Enquires after Dawson and Mrs Turner's plant etchings. Hopes the Smiths will visit. Offers to send seeds of 'Verbascum virgatum'. Obliged for Smith's mention of him in 'Viola' article for Rees' ["Cyclopedia"], mentions 'V. pallum', 'V. fuciforme'. Working on English 'Rubus'; has found earlier botanists have confounded species. Believes [James] Sowerby could publish another 3 numbers of "English botany", excluding the cryptogamia.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Alexander Macleay
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
31 Jan 1818
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/AM/138, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Thanks for turkey and Smith's letters of 2 and 11 [January 1818]. Requests certificate for [DeWitt] Clinton's nomination as FMLS; at the last meeting both [Augustin de] Candolle and [José Antonio] Pavon were proposed, so there are now 4 candidates for 3 vacancies; concern at Clinton not attracting enough signatures, encloses note with suggested wording for certificate [extant].

Smith misinformed as to [Thomas] Marsham being a defaulter to government, concerned that the report originated from a statement of his own and explains the situation; no doubt of who Smith heard the information from, and the "sanctuary which has been shown in that quarter against the poor unfortunate man in question has disgusted" many. Impossible nature of the situation; prison only option, which denies all the work Marsham did for the Society.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Sir James Edward Smith
To:
Alexander Macleay
Date:
1 Feb 1818
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/AM/139, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Encloses certificate nominating [DeWitt] Clinton for FMLS; [David] Hosack also wants him to be a fellow or foreign member of the Royal Society; hopes to be at Linnen Society meeting of 5 May but if there is any chance of Clinton being rejected would prefer he is not proposed.

Cannot justify prison for [Thomas] Marsham when the Linnean Society is "so highly indebted to his assistance". His own "private thoughts & speculations" on Marsham's character and financial history, asks for confirmation from Macleay.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Sir James Edward Smith
To:
Sir Thomas Gery Cullum
Date:
8 Feb 1818
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/13/59, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Has been busy writing all winter including business and botanical letters and finishing his part of Rees' "Cyclopaedia", now at 'Yucca'. Interrupted for some weeks by a "very severe & obstinate bowel complaint" that began with vertigo, which many have had this winter, recovered but now labouring under a bad catarrh. Confident about his Cambridge prospects regarding the garden and Walker's lectureships; Dr [Martin] Davy says the new Professor of Physic [John Haviland (1785-1851)] has promised his vote as one of the five trustees and sure of two more, has written to vice-chancellor but has not heard anything for six weeks, if possible would like to give a course of lectures this spring.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 February 1818]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.257
Summary:

Went to London, and then returned for meeting of the Syndicate. Gives details of resolutions passed and also the one to which GP objects, viz body responsible for appointing observer. There is to be another meeting on Friday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Text Online
From:
André-Marie Ampère
To:
Anisson du Perron
Date:
19 février 1818
Source of text:
Correspondance du Grand Ampère (Paris: 1936), p. 537.
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
La Correspondance d’André-Marie Ampère
Text Online
From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Benjamin Abbott
Date:
27 February 1818
Source of text:
IEE MS SC 123
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
From:
Martin Davy
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
28 Feb 1818
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/21/106, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Arrangements for visit by Smith to Cambridge [to canvas for botany professorship].

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 March 1818]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.258
Summary:

Meeting was not called by the Vice-Chancellor, so powers of the Syndicate are now at an end. Gives news of events at the University. Has had letter from J. B. Biot, who is to give a series of lectures on Newton's Principia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project