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GB-110/JES/COR/18/11
Title
Thomas Jenkinson Woodward, Bungay, [Suffolk], to James Edward Smith, 18 Great Windmill Street, Haymarket, London
Letter date
29 Apr 1784
Author(s)
Thomas Jenkinson Woodward 1745-1820
Number of Pages
4
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GB-110/JES/COR/18/11 from Thomas Jenkinson Woodward, Bungay, [Suffolk], to James Edward Smith, 18 Great Windmill Street, Haymarket, London (29 April 1784)
Metadata for GB-110/JES/COR/18/11 from Thomas Jenkinson Woodward, Bungay, [Suffolk], to James Edward Smith, 18 Great Windmill Street, Haymarket, London (29 April 1784) Close
Item data
Item Type:
Document
From:
Woodward, Thomas Jenkinson
Sent from:
Bungay, Suffolk
To:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Sent to location:
London
Summary:
Congratulates Smith on acquisition of the Linnaean collections, "undoubtedly the most valuable that could come into the hands of any naturalist". Presumes Smith will part with some of the collection and retain the herbarium; comments on disposal of rare books, harnessing the value in the manuscripts, and selling off the shell, fish, and insect collections on account of their fragility. Discussed the purchase with Smith's father, who is happy with it and Smith's prudence that it will not interfere with his studies. Warns against Russian roubles.
Letter date:
29 Apr 1784
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
18.25
Additional Information:
| Note type | Note |
|---|---|
| Additional | Smith replied 1 Jul [1784] |
