William Roscoe, Allerton [Hall, near Liverpool, Lancashire], to James Edward Smith, at Mr Menzies', Chapel Place, Cavendish Square, London

Summary

Letter to Smith delayed by work and a feverish cold but has seen Mrs Smith, Mr and Mrs Martin [Smith's sister], and their son. Subscription for Smith's Liverpool lectures has opened headed by Prince William Frederick [(1776-1834)], the Mayor, Dr Brandreth, and 30 more; confident the subscription will match or exceed the last course. His book "Leo" complete, gives his opinion of it.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN1328

From

William Roscoe

To

Sir James Edward Smith

Date

26 May 1805

Sent from

Liverpool, Lancashire

Sent to

London

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/17/23, The Linnean Society of London

Language

English

Contributor

The Linnean Society of London[View Ɛpsilon collection]

Also published in The Correspondence of Sir James Edward Smith, The Linnean Society's Archive Catalogue.