Thomas Hardwicke, Port Louis, Ilse of France, [Mauritius], to James Edward Smith, Norwich, Norfolk

Summary

Left Bengal for restoration of his health and long abscence from that climate. Intends to tour the island and examine its natural productions. Sent a cabinet of insects of Bengal and surrounding sea coasts for the Linnean Society; details concerning its delivery. Intends to stay on Mauritius for 4 months before going on to Cape [of Good Hope], and may be in England next summer. Observations on climate. Accompanied by Captain Roughsedge of Liverpool.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN2165

From

Thomas Hardwicke

To

Sir James Edward Smith

Date

21 May 1811

Sent from

Port Louis, Mauritius

Sent to

Norwich, Norfolk

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/22/85, 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.

• Sir James Edward Smith
• Thomas Hardwicke