Sir James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk], to Alexander Macleay, Transport Office, London

Summary

Returns proof sheets. Macleay should never expect anything from him "by return of post" as their letters are not delivered in enough time. Uncertain whether his "Sir-ship" should appear in the title and headlines of his paper, as though the paper was written long before his knighthood he believes the author should have the designation belonging to him at the time the paper is published; leaves decision to Macleay. [Thomas William] Coke to send Macleay some game on his behalf. Hopes Macleay received paper he forwarded by [Constantine Rafinesque] Schmaltz.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN307

From

Sir James Edward Smith

To

Alexander Macleay

Date

21 Oct 1814

Sent from

Norwich, Norfolk

Sent to

London

Source of text

GB-110/JES/AM/86, 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.