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LINNEAN1645

From:
Anonymous
To:
Unknown
Date:
[1793]
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/19/67, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Defends the Roman Catholic faith against Smith's attacks on it in "Sketch": criticises Smith for "picking nettles and moss" instead of visiting the Palace of Caserta, Naples; for commenting on art and statues but labelling a statue of the Virgin Mary "idolatory"; Smith's hypocrisy in despairing of lack of religious freedom in Turin but rejoicing at the anti-Catholic songs sung in Geneva. Defends the Catholic litany; remarks on religious liberty of Protestants in Rome compared to Catholic priests in England; points out that common people are superstitious in all countries, such as maids in London divining from tea leaves; criticises [Jean-Jacques] Rousseau's [(1712-1778), philosopher] contradictions.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN395

From:
Anthony Aufrere
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
22 Nov 1794
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/1/45, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Extract from "Letters upon Italy, chiefly concerning the present state of medicine and natural history [...]", by W Jansen, physician of Düsseldorf, [Germany], sent by Aufrere following a comment in Smith's "Tour upon the Continent" that he had not seen the book written by Prof Michael Rosa to invalidate the Harverian system. The extract relates Rosa's theory of the circulatory system, in which the arteries of men and large beasts "contain only a small quantity of blood but are filled with a spirit or spiritous essence".

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2608

From:
Antonio José Cavanilles
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
20 Feb 1790
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/3/36, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Passifloraceae'; 'Smithia'; De Jussieu; L'Héritier.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2609

From:
Antonio José Cavanilles
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
24 Apr 1790
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/3/37, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Collecting plants; presents his works; new plants from Mexico; will send Spanish plants.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2610

From:
Antonio José Cavanilles
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
21 Jun 1790
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/3/38, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Comments on information sent by Smith.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2611

From:
Antonio José Cavanilles
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
26 Aug 1790
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/3/39, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

'Passiflora biflora'; new plants from Peru and Mexico; sends seed for determination. ["Pallasia, J.E.S."].

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2613

From:
Antonio José Cavanilles
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
9 Dec 1790
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/3/40, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Cost of work supported by Government; doubts about Smith's determination of the seed; Lamarck and Linnaeus; a great fire.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2614

From:
Antonio José Cavanilles
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
6 Mar 1791
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/3/41, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Progress of his work; vindicates Linnaeus.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2615

From:
Antonio José Cavanilles
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
24 Oct 1791
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/3/42, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Botanical exploration of Valencia; prices of his publications; requests identification of plants sent.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2616

From:
Antonio José Cavanilles
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
24 Jan 1792
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/3/43, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

First part of 'Icones' published; criticism of Ortega.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2617

From:
Antonio José Cavanilles
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
1 Mar 1792
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/3/44, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Invites request for desiderata; about to begin a new exploration.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2618

From:
Antonio José Cavanilles
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
8 Apr 1792
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/3/45, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Species of 'Cistus' and other plants observed.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2619

From:
Antonio José Cavanilles
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
30 Oct 1792
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/3/46, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Returned from eight months tour in Valencia; acknowledges books and specimens.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2620

From:
Antonio José Cavanilles
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
10 Dec 1792
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/3/47, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

New plants discovered; 'Encelia'; sends specimens.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2621

From:
Antonio José Cavanilles
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
10 Mar 1793
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/3/48, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

His second volume ready for printing; its contents; 'Xanthium fruticosum'; the 'Encelia' really a new genus.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2622

From:
Antonio José Cavanilles
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
27 Sep 1793
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/3/49, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Has made third journey to Valencia; sends plants for determination.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2624

From:
Antonio José Cavanilles
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
4 Feb 1794
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/3/50, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Second volume finished but cannot be sent owing to war; working on manuscript of his travels.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2625

From:
Antonio José Cavanilles
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
2 Apr 1794
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/3/51, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Comments on plants named by Smith; sale of his books in London.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2626

From:
Antonio José Cavanilles
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
14 Oct 1794
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/3/52, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Visit of Broussonet, a victim of the Revolution.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2627

From:
Antonio José Cavanilles
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
13 Jan 1796
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/3/53, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Death of Smith's father; L'Héritier; unable to send books.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
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