James Smith to James Edward Smith, at Mrs Beveridge's, Crichton Street, Edinburgh

Summary

Account of his journey occasioned by Tolson's "infamous conduct" [Tolson was apparently James Smith's journeyman]; difficulties of trade. Responds to Smith's letters of 22 January [1782] and 12 February [1782]. Amusements are part of Smith's education. Pleased by Smith's enquiries of his grandfather's last illness; opinions. Mr Matineau recommends Smith become a member of the Medical Society. Usefulness of Latin to compliment Smith's French and Italian.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN1670

From

James Smith

To

Sir James Edward Smith

Date

25 Feb 1782

Sent to

Edinburgh

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/19/9, 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