James Edward Smith, Paris, [France], to James Smith, Market Place, Norwich, [Norfolk]

Summary

Delighted by most recent letters he received from his father, including news of [Robert] Batty's recovered health, his family's pleasant stay in Chelsea, and plan for his parents to stay for longer than first planned. His hopes for Richard [Smith's brother] and business planned for him. Pleased by plan for Francis [Smith's brother] to meet him in Paris. His chief occupation in Paris is to finish examining Tournefort's herbarium, to which he has access through Broussonet's interest, to describe all the unknown plants. Directions for Francis' arrival, including dress.

[Note by Frances Smith on reverse of letter] detailing forwarding of letter and social engagements.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN1642

From

Sir James Edward Smith

To

James Smith

Date

21 Sep 1787

Sent from

Paris, France

Sent to

Norwich, Norfolk

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/19/64, 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.