James Edward Smith, Pisa, [Italy], to Frances Smith, Market Place, Norwich, [Norfolk], Inghilterra

Summary

His last letter 30 December 1786. Account of his [and William Younge's] time in Genoa, including stay with the Marquis Durazzo, acquaintance with Dr Batt, fears for Mr Marsh's health, "smooth" English consul. Account of precipitous journey to Pisa, which necessitated sea journey from Sestri to Lerici, the remainder of the journey on land. Intended itinerary for remainder of their time in Italy. "Abundantly" furnished with letters of introduction. Durazzo reports that Spalanzani is now in prison in Vienna under charge of embezzlement; all hope for his innocence, he does for the "honor of philosophers".

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN1622

From

Sir James Edward Smith

To

Frances Smith

Date

22 Jan 1787

Sent from

Pisa, Italy

Sent to

Norwich, Norfolk

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/19/46, 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.

• Frances Smith
• Sir James Edward Smith