James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk], to Alexander Macleay, Transport Office, London

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Ref No GB-110/JES/AM/62
Title James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk], to Alexander Macleay, Transport Office, London
Letter date 3 Dec 1810
Author(s) Sir James Edward Smith 1759-1828
Number of Pages 4

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GB-110/JES/AM/62 from James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk], to Alexander Macleay, Transport Office, London (3 December 1810)

Metadata for GB-110/JES/AM/62 from James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk], to Alexander Macleay, Transport Office, London (3 December 1810) Close

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

Defends his choice of [John] Symmons for Linnean Society's new vice-president.
Does not think [William Elford] Leach's vote of censure should be rescinded [Leach initiated a campaign to blackball William Bullock (c 1773-1849), naturalist and antiquary, at the Linnean Society]; intends to give him "a good lashing by letter". Hopes Macleay informed [Edward] Donovan [(1768-1837), zoologist] of what he wrote [apologising for thinking Donovan implicated in Bullock dispute] but reminds him that Donovan "is not clear of misrepresentation as to Hugh Davies" [Donovan was also involved in a dispute with Davies]. Would not approve of [Edward] Rudge for vice-president, and [George Annesley's] absence is an "insuperable objection", additional to "some might find other reasons against him, better kept out of sight".
Dreads a winter journey; he is rheumatic, though freer than usual from his "teazing autumnal headaches".

Letter date: 3 Dec 1810
Languages: English
Prev Ref No: Sm/M'L 62
Additional Information:
Note typeNote
Finding AidsCorrespondence-Smith/McLeay handlist, Linnean Society.