Joseph Caffarena, Genoa, [Italy], to James Edward Smith, 14 Paradise Row, Chelsea, London

Summary

Enquires after Dr Savage and Lord Verney. Hopes that Smith has received the parcel he sent; as settlement of the debt will accept any small item for his "infant Musuem". Glad Smith is enjoying the company of Baron de la Tourbie, has heard a report that he wishes to marry the Prime Minister's daughter in order to get in the diplomatic body. News of mutual friends: Ippolito [Durazzo's] wife shall give birth soon; believes [William] Batt [(1744-1812) physician and chemist] shall settle in Genoa.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN2781

From

Joseph Caffarena

To

Sir James Edward Smith

Date

3 Mar 1788

Sent from

Genoa, Italy

Sent to

Chelsea, London

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/4/92, 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.