Thomas Pennant, Downing, [Flintshire], to James Edward Smith, Hammersmith, near London

Summary

Congratulates Smith on his marriage. He is now a grandfather. Asks Smith to state which of his works he requires; presumes it will no more than his natural history works. Shortly leaving for a visit to Kent, hopes to see Smith. Sends uncoloured copy of his "Indian Zoology". His broken knee-cap never healed but he can ride and walk with ease, except going downstairs.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN2334

From

Thomas Pennant

To

Sir James Edward Smith

Date

9 May 1796

Sent from

Downing, Flintshire

Sent to

London

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/24/51, 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 Pennant