James Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk], to James Edward Smith, at Mrs Beveridge's, Edinburgh

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Ref No GB-110/JES/COR/19/3
Title James Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk], to James Edward Smith, at Mrs Beveridge's, Edinburgh
Letter date 27 Oct 1781
Author(s) James Smith 1727-1795
Number of Pages 4

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GB-110/JES/COR/19/3 from James Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk], to James Edward Smith, at Mrs Beveridge's, Edinburgh (27 October 1781)

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

Smith's unpleasant journey to Sheffield, does not regret making the journey with him. Warns Smith against placing too much trust in the acquaintance he made in the coach, and not to overload himself with new acquaintances. His return journey. Fanny, [Smith's sister], unwell on his return. News of mutual friends including [John] Pitchford, and [James] Crowe.

Letter date: 27 Oct 1781
Languages: English
Prev Ref No: 19.1
Additional Information:
Note typeNote
Related MaterialFor Smith's reply of 30 November 1781, see JES/COR/19/6.
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 30 Nov [1781]