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GB-110/JES/AM/102
Title
Sir James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk], to Alexander Macleay
Letter date
4 Feb 1816
Author(s)
Sir James Edward Smith 1759-1828
Number of Pages
4
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GB-110/JES/AM/102 from Sir James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk], to Alexander Macleay (4 February 1816)
Metadata for GB-110/JES/AM/102 from Sir James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk], to Alexander Macleay (4 February 1816) Close
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Item Type:
Document
From:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Sent from:
Norwich, Norfolk
To:
Macleay, Alexander
Summary:
[William] Kirby acting contrary to Macleay's claimed reasons for his running for [Cambridge botany professorship]; he has the character of a priest, "in the bad sense, [...] essentially composed of hypocrisy & bigottry", which he distinguishes from a "Christian Divine, of whatever church or denomination". Discusses his own chances for Cambridge; has only to "try the fate of the election"; support pledged by Dean of Norwich [Joseph Turner (c 1746-1828)], Bishop of Bristol [William Lort Mansel], and "many other most orthodox clergy".
Comments on "sad event at Liverpool to poor [William] Roscoe" [whose bank failed].
Letter date:
4 Feb 1816
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
Sm/M'L 102
Additional Information:
| Note type | Note |
|---|---|
| Finding Aids | Correspondence-Smith/McLeay handlist, Linnean Society. |
