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GB-110/JES/COR/17/129
Title
William Roscoe, London, to Sir James Edward Smith
Letter date
23 Nov 1821
Author(s)
William Roscoe 1753-1831
Number of Pages
2
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GB-110/JES/COR/17/129 from William Roscoe, London, to Sir James Edward Smith (23 November 1821)
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Item data
Item Type:
Document
From:
Roscoe, William
Sent from:
London
To:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Summary:
Taking up Smith's proposal of his going direct from London to Holkham, [Norfolk, home of Thomas William Coke], and visiting his friends at Norwich [Smith] and Yarmouth [Dawson Turner]. Publishing a vindication of himself. Failed to see Lord Mountnorris [George Annesley] at Sir George Cockburn's [10th baronet (1772-1853), naval commander]. Eager to finish his "wearisome task" in London; hopes it will answer purpose of showing [Jean Charles Léonard] de Sismondi [(1773-1842), historian and economist] in his "true light". Intends to finish his catalogue [of Holkham manuscripts] whilst there.
Letter date:
23 Nov 1821
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
17.262
Additional Information:
| Note type | Note |
|---|---|
| Finding Aids | Dawson, 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. |
