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LINNEAN1632

From:
James Smith
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
28 May 1787
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/19/55, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Received Smith's letter of 7 May [1787]. Their eagerness that though Smith is on the way home he should not pass up any opportunities to improve his knowledge and taste and form useful connections. News of "cousin Thomas Smith" and complications in a romantic attachment to Miss Smith; complications in will of Mrs Smith of Sheffield, [Yorkshire]. Has been following Smith's route through Italy in Abbé Richard's book.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN1634

From:
James Smith
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
2 Jul 1787
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/19/57, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Last letter received from Smith was 7 May [1787]. [William] Younge has parted from Smith as he wished to return to England and not spend further time in Genoa. Asks Smith not to buy him a watch in Geneva. Norwich news.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN1641

From:
James Smith
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
6 Sep 1787
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/19/63, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Replies to Smith's letters of 22 July and 3 August [1787]. Fears he caused unneccessary alarm over [Robert] Batty's health. Reassures Smith that his mother and sister are enjoying their situation in Chelsea, guarding Smith's "treasures". Making plans to enjoy more of Smith's company on his return to England than was first anticipated. Smith's brother, Francis, on the way to meet Smith in Paris. Concerned by reports in papers of trouble in Europe. Review of their new church minister. Smith's sister, Sarah, an "excellent housewife & companion", and Fanny a "very good girl".

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN1643

From:
James Smith
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
20 Sep 1788
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/19/65, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Congratulates Smith on his return to London from Matlock, [Derbyshire]; hopes his health improved by the waters; other recommendations. Mrs [Sarah] Siddon's [(1755-1831), actress] performing for 9 nights at Norwich; he "never was so charm'd with acting"; other Norwich entertainments. Has reread [Jean-Jacques] Rousseau's [(1712-1778), philosopher] "Confessions" and "Heloise"; his opinion of the man and his work.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN3487

From:
James Smith
To:
Unknown
Date:
1794-1799
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/JS/3, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Two pages of [James] Sowerby's account with Smith, the first dated 23 January 1794 and written by James Smith, detailing monies owed to Sowerby, and the second covering 1798-1799 and written by James Edward Smith's, detailing monies owed to Smith.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2437

From:
James Smith
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
30 Aug 1827
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/25/55, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

List of plants he considers not generally known, offers to send any specimens: 'Epilobium [densum]', 'E. spicatum', 'Ononis spinosa', 'O. arvensis', 'Iris', 'Tormentilla media', 'Veronica decumbens', and 'V. praecox'.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

Herschel14325

From:
James Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 December 1864]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0488; Reel 1093
Summary:

Offers JS's wind observations, as requested in JH's ['Weather and Weather Prophets' (1864)] in Good Words.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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