James Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk], to James Edward Smith, chez Monsr le Docteur Broussonet, Montpelier, France

Summary

Recent letter exchanges. Extension of Smith's journey to include Rome and Naples, where he has letter of introduction to Sir William Hamilton [(1731-1803)], ambassador to Naples. Warns Smith against taking a boat from Marseilles to Genoa or Genoa to Naples, for fear of shipwrecks, pirates, and quarantines. Introductions for Genoa and Milan. Warns against dangers of Vesuvius, subterranean journies, and extravagant pursuits of curiosity.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN1616

From

James Smith

To

Sir James Edward Smith

Date

26 Oct 1786

Sent from

Norwich, Norfolk

Sent to

Montpelier, France

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/19/40, 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.

• James Smith
• Sir James Edward Smith