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

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Ref No GB-110/JES/AM/73
Title James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk], to Alexander Macleay, Transport Office, London
Letter date 19 May 1812
Author(s) Sir James Edward Smith 1759-1828
Number of Pages 3

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GB-110/JES/AM/73 from James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk], to Alexander Macleay, Transport Office, London (19 May 1812)

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

Too ill to attend Linnean Society anniversary meeting, the first time he has missed "that happy & flattering day". He is now trying bark for his fever, and hopes to be in London for 2 June to finish his lectures, "a great object" to him. His "dear friend & relation", Mrs Kindersley, has just died, leaving 8 children. Will ask the Bishop of Carlisle [Samuel Goodenough] to preside at Society meeting.

Letter date: 19 May 1812
Languages: English
Prev Ref No: Sm/M'L 74
Additional Information:
Note typeNote
Finding AidsCorrespondence-Smith/McLeay handlist, Linnean Society.