Andrew Caldwell, Dublin, [Ireland], to James Edward Smith, Hammersmith, [Middlesex]

Summary

Congratulates Smith on his upcoming marriage. Anxious that Smith may not have received the letter and patterns of poplins he sent. Comments on medals for Smith and [Thomas] Woodward. Relates the progress of a 'Datura' brought over from England which is now in blossom although has no scent. Did not realise that the "Flora Britannica" had already been begun, was hoping Smith would first complete the translation of the "Iter [Suecicus]" and hopes a map of the journey will accompany it, and the "Iter Lapponicum". Unsurprised by the bad harvest in England as "the weather till August was so wet and cold". Presumes Smith sees the Abbé Correa [José Francisco Corrêa de Serra], asks to be remembered to him.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN2564

From

Andrew Caldwell

To

Sir James Edward Smith

Date

15 Dec 1795

Sent from

Dublin, Ireland

Sent to

Hammersmith, Middlesex

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/3/10, 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.

• Andrew Caldwell
• Sir James Edward Smith