Item data
Item Type:
Document
From:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Sent from:
London
To:
Smith, James
Sent to location:
Norwich, Norfolk
Summary:
Sends book for Dr Forster. Thanks for his father's advice about Frogmore and will not make use of the invitation [to teach the Queen and Princesses botany]. Sends receipts for his father's, Francis', and John's Sierra Leone shares. His father's ticket won £20. His brother Richard applied to [Robert] Batty [(1763-1849), apothecary] for 3 guineas whilst he was out, has since given instruction not to lend him any money. Account of his lectures: 17 pupils, of which 15 pay, but no ladies; hopeful of their "gaining ground". [Jonas] Dryander thinks it a good thing the King of Sweden has died. Lady [Amelia] Hume warns that the French refugees about Richmond, [Surrey], risk losing compassion of the public by their "rejoicing at Tippoo Saib's escape or victory" [Tipu Sultan (1750-1799), King of Mysore 1782-1799, in conflict with British forces at this time]. Sends "English botany" and pamphlet on French agriculture in their present "dreadful state".
Letter date:
19 Apr 1792
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
110
Additional Information:
| Note type | Note |
|---|
| Additional | James Smith replied 19 [Apr 1792] |
| Related Material | Smith, J E, and Sowerby, J, (1790-1814). "English botany" London. |
| Finding Aids | C M Hutt, List of additional correspondence of Sir James Edward Smith, Linnean Society. |
