James Edward Smith, London, to James Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk]

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Ref No GB-110/JES/SM/3
Title James Edward Smith, London, to James Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk]
Letter date 19 Apr 1792
Author(s) Sir James Edward Smith 1759-1828
Number of Pages 4

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GB-110/JES/SM/3 from James Edward Smith, London, to James Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk] (19 April 1792)

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Item Type: Document
From: Smith, Sir James Edward
Sent from: London
To: Smith, James
Sent to location: Norwich, Norfolk
Summary:

Sends book for Dr Forster. Thanks for his father's advice about Frogmore and will not make use of the invitation [to teach the Queen and Princesses botany]. Sends receipts for his father's, Francis', and John's Sierra Leone shares. His father's ticket won £20. His brother Richard applied to [Robert] Batty [(1763-1849), apothecary] for 3 guineas whilst he was out, has since given instruction not to lend him any money. Account of his lectures: 17 pupils, of which 15 pay, but no ladies; hopeful of their "gaining ground". [Jonas] Dryander thinks it a good thing the King of Sweden has died. Lady [Amelia] Hume warns that the French refugees about Richmond, [Surrey], risk losing compassion of the public by their "rejoicing at Tippoo Saib's escape or victory" [Tipu Sultan (1750-1799), King of Mysore 1782-1799, in conflict with British forces at this time]. Sends "English botany" and pamphlet on French agriculture in their present "dreadful state".

Letter date: 19 Apr 1792
Languages: English
Prev Ref No: 110
Additional Information:
Note typeNote
AdditionalJames Smith replied 19 [Apr 1792]
Related MaterialSmith, J E, and Sowerby, J, (1790-1814). "English botany" London.
Finding AidsC M Hutt, List of additional correspondence of Sir James Edward Smith, Linnean Society.