Thomas Martyn, Pertenhall, [Bedfordshire], to Sir James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk]

Summary

Smith's candidature for Botany Professorship at Cambridge University. Had feared Smith had given up Cambridge. Promises his resignation when Smith requires it, details of his own election. Support of Bishop of Ely [Bowyer Sparke (1759-1836)], Dean of Norwich [Joseph Turner (1747-1828)], College Heads, and vice-chancellor all important but the Duke of Bedford cannot do much. Warns Smith of deceit and rebuffs within the university. Notifies Smith that the professorship has no control over the Botanic Garden or rights to plants for lectures. [Philip] Miller's monument.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN3061

From

Thomas Martyn

To

Sir James Edward Smith

Date

5 Jan 1816

Sent from

Pertenhall, Bedfordshire

Sent to

Norwich, Norfolk

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/7/15, 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 Martyn