Ref No | GB-110/JES/COR/17/111 |
Title | William Roscoe to Sir James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk] |
Description | Opening of [Liverpool Royal] Institution and his Introductory Lecture delayed by the "awful calamity which has involved all the country" [probably death of Princess Charlotte (1796-1817), only child of the Prince Regent, on 6 November 1817, which led to widespread grief and mourning]. Hopes Smith has seen their Report. Discusses plans for appointment of a Classical tutor and asks for Smith's and Mr Valpy's opinions and recommendations; they are also planning a Mathematical School and discussing whether to nominate professors or obtain as and when the best instructors possible; offers any future botany nomination to Smith. The Botanic Garden is in "high condition" under [John] Shepherd's [(c 1764-1836)] care. |
Date | 18 Nov 1817 |
Level | Item |
Extent | 6 pp |
Language | English |
Related Material | For Smith's reply of 3 December 1817, see JES/COR/17/112. |
Notes | Smith replied 3 Dec [1817] |
PrevRefNo | 17.222 |
Finding_Aids | Dawson, W R (1934). "Catalogue of the manuscripts in the Library of The Linnean Society - Part I. The Smith papers: The correspondence and miscellaneous papers of Sir James Edward Smith", London: Linnean Society. |
Creator Name | Roscoe, William (1753-1831) |
Access_Status | Open |