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GB-110/JES/ADD/59
Title
Thomas Marsham, Exchequer Loan Office, Royal Exchange, [London], to James Edward Smith
Letter date
28 Sep 1796
Author(s)
Thomas Marsham 1747-1819
Number of Pages
2
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GB-110/JES/ADD/59 from Thomas Marsham, Exchequer Loan Office, Royal Exchange, [London], to James Edward Smith (28 September 1796)
Metadata for GB-110/JES/ADD/59 from Thomas Marsham, Exchequer Loan Office, Royal Exchange, [London], to James Edward Smith (28 September 1796) Close
Item data
Item Type:
Document
From:
Marsham, Thomas
Sent from:
London
To:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Summary:
Apologises for not replying sooner to Smith's letter of 23 [Sep 1796]. Disagrees with Smith's propositions respecting the new arrangement of the Linnean Society, Smith's child; "grieved to see the Father leave his Child to be supplanted by aliens & strangers" and is hurt to see it "neglected" when he thought it was about to rise "to the summit of perfection".
Reassures Smith that he will never be found "dishonorable or dishonest", and that any harsh expressions he used were intended for [Robert] Townson [(1762-1827), natural historian and traveller, in respect to his subscription arrears]; believes arrears should not extend beyond two years.
Letter date:
28 Sep 1796
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
80
Additional Information:
| Note type | Note |
|---|---|
| Finding Aids | Hutt, C M, "List of additional correspondence of Sir James Edward Smith" Linnean Society. |
