| Description | He has thanked Lord and Lady Macclesfield for calling upon Pulteney at Leicester "as they both knew I had a great regard for you, and that being visited by persons of their high rank might be reputable for you among your neighbours." In relation to his sentiments on the success of the Cicuta, he is sending a "foul copy" of part of a letter he has written to Dr [J.] Huxham [of Plymouth]; this includes an account of the Uva Ursina. Thanks for the epitaph on Dr Sherard. Sees Mr Solander often. Refers to Tancred Robinson's Hortus Siccus.
He considers that Pulteney has no future in Leicester but fears the cost of a partnership with an established Apothecary would be beyond him. He inclines to Dr [George] Baker's and M Garthshore's scheme in relation to a diploma and has written to Dr Huxham for this purpose and encloses his reply. Rejoices at the addition to Pulteney's circumstances, [legacy from James Taylor?]. He suggests that Pulteney go to Edinburgh to obtain a diploma, as "having been at an university carries some credit with it", outweighing the expenses involved. And to heighten his credit he should obtain an extra licentiate's from "our college of Physicians". He will do anything in his power to "mend your present awkward situation…and add to your fame and emolument." |