Ref NoGB-110/JES/COR/17/68
TitleJames Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk], to William Roscoe, Allerton Hall, near Liverpool, [Lancashire]
DescriptionCongratulations on marriage of Roscoe's son, Edward. Received letter from his sister, Mrs Martin, about the "melancholy accident" which occured at Roscoe's old church last Sunday. His mother is now living with them; they may visit Liverpool this summer. Has not done any work on 'Scitamineae' yet so keeping hold of Roscoe's drawings. Fully occupied with fourth volume of "Flora Britannica" and "Lapland Tour".

Giving a course of lectures on "the Philosophy of Natural History" at the Royal Institution this spring. Asks if Roscoe has read Lord Valentia's [George Annesley] "Travels"; his opinion. Recommends Cobbett's paper for this week, which contains articles on anti-jacobin newspaper and Spanish affairs. [William Fitt] Drake and himself have been working on [Liverpool Botanic Garden] herbarium, will send budget soon. His health better than usual this winter. Asks after Roscoe's sons, James and Robert. Intends to attend some of Professor [William] Smyth's [(1765-1849), professor of modern history] lectures at Cambridge in March, Smyth lets Drake attend as a friend
Date18 Feb 1810
LevelItem
Extent4 pp
LanguageEnglish
Related MaterialSmith, J E, (1800-1804). "Flora Britannica" London: Davis.

Linnaeus, C, Smith, J E, and Troilius, C (tr.), (1811). "Lachesis Lapponica, or a Tour in Lapland", London: White & Cochrane.

Annesley, G, (1811). "Voyages and travels to India, Ceylon, the Red Sea, Abyssinia and Egypt ... 1802 ... 1806 ... By George Viscount Valentia." London: Rivington.
PrevRefNo17.137
Finding_AidsDawson, 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 NameSmith, Sir James Edward (1759-1828)
Access_StatusOpen
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
GB/110/1/11Smith; Sir; James Edward (1759-1828); Knight; botanist1759-1828
GB/110/1/31Roscoe; William (1753-1831); historian and patron of the arts1753-1831
GB/110/1/113Annesley; George (1769-1844); 2nd Earl of Mountnorris; politician1769-1844
GB/110/1/160Drake; William Fitt (1786-1874); Church of England clergyman1786-1874
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