William Roscoe to Sir James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk]

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Ref No GB-110/JES/COR/17/111
Title William Roscoe to Sir James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk]
Letter date 18 Nov 1817
Author(s) William Roscoe 1753-1831
Number of Pages 6

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GB-110/JES/COR/17/111 from William Roscoe to Sir James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk] (18 November 1817)

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

Opening of [Liverpool Royal] Institution and his Introductory Lecture delayed by the "awful calamity which has involved all the country" [probably death of Princess Charlotte (1796-1817), only child of the Prince Regent, on 6 November 1817, which led to widespread grief and mourning]. Hopes Smith has seen their Report. Discusses plans for appointment of a Classical tutor and asks for Smith's and Mr Valpy's opinions and recommendations; they are also planning a Mathematical School and discussing whether to nominate professors or obtain as and when the best instructors possible; offers any future botany nomination to Smith. The Botanic Garden is in "high condition" under [John] Shepherd's [(c 1764-1836)] care.

Letter date: 18 Nov 1817
Languages: English
Prev Ref No: 17.222
Additional Information:
Note typeNote
Related MaterialFor Smith's reply of 3 December 1817, see JES/COR/17/112.
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 3 Dec [1817]