Item data
Item Type:
Document
From:
Woodward, Thomas Jenkinson
Sent from:
Bungay, Suffolk
To:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Sent to location:
London
Summary:
Received Smith's parcel; very pleased with second faciculus [of "Icones pictae"], particularly figures of 'Justicia', 'Tradescantia', 'Oxalis', 'Sisyrinchium', 'Hydrangea', and 'Ligusticum', the "most desirable of the whole", though it will be criticised for not being an "exotic plant" and for lacking any "picturesque charms"; praises Latin and English descriptions and points out errors.
Suspects one of the reviewers of "Linnean Transactions" was Professor [Thomas] Martyn. Further praise of Smith's "Introductory discourse", including from Mr Zouch, who was convinced to become a FLS after hearing it; discusses Smith's writing style. Discusses other reviews of the volume, including one which hopes never to see "new plants introduced, without scientific specific differences annexed"; a "very good" caution to them. An addition for his 'Lycoperdon' paper. Prevented from attending Linnean Society anniversary meeting. Wishes François [Borone] was looking for 'Fucus' specimens during his voyage and on coast of Africa [botanical expedition to Sierra Leone with Adam Afzelius]. Gives various hints and recommendations on gaining advantage from working with the Queen [Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818)] so she does not presume that the honour alone is sufficient payment. Recently acquired Hoffman's ["Historia Salicum iconibus illustrata"]; looks a good work, as does his "Plantae lichenosae".
Letter date:
31 Mar 1792
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
18.116
Additional Information:
| Note type | Note |
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| Related Material | For Smith's reply of 31 October 1792, see JES/COR/18/61.
Smith, J E, (1790-1793). "Icones pictae plantarum rariorum descriptionibus et observationibus illustratae auctore Jacobo Edvardo Smith. - Coloured figures of rare plants ..." London: [privately].
Woodward, T J, 'An Essay towards an History of the British Stellated Lycoperdons: being an Account of such Species as have been found in the Neighbourhood of Bungay, in Suffolk', "Transactions of the Linnean Society of London", 1794 2(1), pp.32-62.
Smith, J E, 'Introductory Discourse On The Rise And Progress Of Natural History', "Transactions of the Linnean Society of London", 1791 1(1), pp.1-55.
Hoffmann, G F, (1787-1791). "Historia Salicum iconibus illustrata." Lipsia: Crusius.
Hoffmann, G F, (1790-1801). "Descriptio et adumbratio plantarum e classe cryptogamica Linnaei quae lichenes dicuntur." Lipsia: Crusium. |
| Additional | Smith replied 31 Oct [1792] |
