Andrew Caldwell, Dublin, [Ireland], to James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk]

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Ref No GB-110/JES/COR/3/17
Title Andrew Caldwell, Dublin, [Ireland], to James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk]
Letter date 11 Jul 1798
Author(s) Andrew Caldwell 1733-1808
Number of Pages 4

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GB-110/JES/COR/3/17 from Andrew Caldwell, Dublin, [Ireland], to James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk] (11 July 1798)

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Item Type: Document
From: Caldwell, Andrew
Sent from: Dublin, Ireland
To: Smith, Sir James Edward
Sent to location: Norwich, Norfolk
Summary:

Reports on the rebellion in Ireland. Living in a state of siege in Dublin, a curfew is enforced and all of the avenues out of the city are secured with guards and palisades. A great force is collected, a "rabble undisciplined, without leaders of eminence or concerted plan", who will be suppressed, although it will require time. Reports on a small skirmish that took place on 9 July. Uncertain whether he saw death notice for [Nicholas] Gwyn. Botanical researches have been a solace during the rebellion. Is subscribing to [Robert John] Thornton's [(c 1768-1837), physician and writer on botany] work ["A new illustration of the sexual system of Linnaeus"] but wary that it will not "advance knowledge or assist the novice sufficiently".

Letter date: 11 Jul 1798
Languages: English
Prev Ref No: 3.31
Additional Information:
Note typeNote
Related MaterialFor further discussion of the political situation in Ireland see JES/COR/3/14-15; JES/COR/3/18; JES/COR/3/20; JES/COR/3/22; JES/COR/3/27. Thornton, R J, Linnaeus, C, (1799-1807). "A new illustration of the sexual system of Linnaeus" London.
Publn NoteSmith, P (ed.), (1832). "Memoir and correspondence of... Sir James Edward Smith" London: Longman, vol 2, pp.138-140.
Finding AidsDawson, W R, (1934). "Catalogue of the manuscripts in the Library of The Linnean Society - Part I. The Smith papers: The correspondence and miscellaneous papers of Sir James Edward Smith", London: Linnean Society.
AdditionalSmith replied 2 Aug [1798]