Thomas Hardwicke, Port Louis, Ilse of France, [Mauritius], to James Edward Smith, Norwich, Norfolk

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Ref No GB-110/JES/COR/22/85
Title Thomas Hardwicke, Port Louis, Ilse of France, [Mauritius], to James Edward Smith, Norwich, Norfolk
Letter date 21 May 1811
Author(s) Thomas Hardwicke 1755-1835
Number of Pages 4

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GB-110/JES/COR/22/85 from Thomas Hardwicke, Port Louis, Ilse of France, [Mauritius], to James Edward Smith, Norwich, Norfolk (21 May 1811)

Metadata for GB-110/JES/COR/22/85 from Thomas Hardwicke, Port Louis, Ilse of France, [Mauritius], to James Edward Smith, Norwich, Norfolk (21 May 1811) Close

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Item Type: Document
From: Hardwicke, Thomas
Sent from: Port Louis, Mauritius
To: Smith, Sir James Edward
Sent to location: Norwich, Norfolk
Summary:

Left Bengal for restoration of his health and long abscence from that climate. Intends to tour the island and examine its natural productions. Sent a cabinet of insects of Bengal and surrounding sea coasts for the Linnean Society; details concerning its delivery. Intends to stay on Mauritius for 4 months before going on to Cape [of Good Hope], and may be in England next summer. Observations on climate. Accompanied by Captain Roughsedge of Liverpool.

Letter date: 21 May 1811
Languages: English
Prev Ref No: 22.15