James Edward Smith, Hall Place, [Maidenhead, Berkshire], to Pleasance Smith, Lowestoft, [Suffolk]

Summary

His lectures ended on 4 June; the last very well attended and applauded, even though it was entirely without preparation. His time here with Sir William and Lady East; her liver complaint. They are to visit the Marquis of Blandford [George Spencer-Churchill]. [Thomas] Velley killed on Sunday at Reading by jumping from an out of control coach; if he had stayed seated he would have lived. Norwich paving bill past in House of Lords, with opposition.

His lectures have not lost any credit and he has been engaged again for next spring. Resolved to publish an "introductory book" on botany before next spring; fears Mrs [Jane] Barrington will not live to receive the dedication. Happy Dr [Henry] Reeve is to settle in Norwich. William with him [Smith's brother?].

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN1660

From

Sir James Edward Smith

To

Pleasance Smith

Date

10 Jun 1806

Sent from

Maidenhead, Berkshire

Sent to

Lowestoft, Suffolk

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/19/80, 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.

• Pleasance Smith
• Sir James Edward Smith