John Baker, Hampstead, [Middlesex], to Sir James Edward Smith

Summary

Account of various fevers and inflammations suffered by himself, his youngest daughter, his wife, and maid-servant. Death of [Thomas] Purton's eldest son from pulmonary consumption, as well as his partner, who was to have been his son-in-law. Observed again the 'Byssus septica' in his cellar covering everything with particles. Gratified by Smith's remarks on Purton's "Appendix to the Midland Flora". Hopes to see Smith at one of their summer committees [of Apothecaries Company] in Chelsea.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN1893

From

John Baker

To

Sir James Edward Smith

Date

27 Mar 1823

Sent from

Hampstead, Middlesex

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/20/46, 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.