James Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk], to James Edward Smith, at Mrs Beveridge's, Edinburgh

Summary

Smith's unpleasant journey to Sheffield, does not regret making the journey with him. Warns Smith against placing too much trust in the acquaintance he made in the coach, and not to overload himself with new acquaintances. His return journey. Fanny, [Smith's sister], unwell on his return. News of mutual friends including [John] Pitchford, and [James] Crowe.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN1604

From

James Smith

To

Sir James Edward Smith

Date

27 Oct 1781

Sent from

Norwich, Norfolk

Sent to

Edinburgh

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/19/3, 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.