Thomas Jenkinson Woodward, [Bungay, Suffolk], to James Edward Smith, 12 Great Marlborough Street, [London]

Summary

Reassures Smith that he reads all of his works. A "moderate person" could not find fault with politics of Smith's "Tour"; surprised at [Thomas] Marsham's violent criticism. Relieved to hear of [Samuel] Goodenough from Smith; their work together on 'Fucus'. Received a proposal for publishing a "Life of Linnaeus", to be dedicated to Linnean Society and written by [Joseph] Trapp; his concerns. Asks Smith to procure Sierra Leone coins from [Adam] Afzelius. Received call from Smith's brother, John.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN1524

From

Thomas Jenkinson Woodward

To

Sir James Edward Smith

Date

[1 Mar 1794]

Sent from

Bungay, Suffolk

Sent to

London

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/18/81, 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.

• Sir James Edward Smith
• Thomas Jenkinson Woodward