James Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk], to James Edward Smith

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Ref No GB-110/JES/COR/19/5
Title James Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk], to James Edward Smith
Letter date 12 Nov 1781
Author(s) James Smith 1727-1795
Number of Pages 7

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GB-110/JES/COR/19/5 from James Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk], to James Edward Smith (12 November 1781)

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

Pleased to hear of Smith's successes in Edinburgh; his hopes for him, certain he will "shun the immoral & profane both from taste & principle". Warns Smith against "gaiety" of Lubbock. Discusses Smith's recommendations and practicalities of his education there. Approves of Smith hiring a Latin tutor; importance of Latin and Greek. Benefits gained from study of nature. Glad Smith has so many ladies in his acquaintance but warns him against becoming distracted from his studies.
Smith's sister, Fanny, had a fever but now recovered and Nanny Cullyer, their last nursemaid, is dying from a putrid fever. Glad Smith met Lord Monboddo, usefulness of knowing such people. Reminds Smith not to press his stomach against the table when writing. News of [Thomas] Woodward, and criticisms of Mrs Patterson. Effects of the Dutch War on trade.

Letter date: 12 Nov 1781
Languages: English
Prev Ref No: 19.5
Additional Information:
Note typeNote
Related MaterialFor Smith's letter of 2 November 1781, to which this is a reply, see JES/COR/19/4. For 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]