| AdminHistory | Thomas Jenkinson Woodward (1745-1820) was an English botanist. He was born in Huntingdon on 6 March 1745 into a well-established family. Educated at Eton College between 1758-1762, and Clare College, Cambridge, he graduated with a LLB (Bachelor of Laws) in 1769. He married Frances, née Manning (d1833), shortly afterwards. They had no children.
He was appointed magistrate and deputy lieutenant for the county of Suffolk. On relocation to Walcot House in Diss, Norfolk, he took on the same offices for that county. On the establishment of the volunteer system, he became lieutenant-colonel of the Diss Volunteers. He was elected a fellow of the Linnean Society of London in 1789.
Described by Sir James Edward Smith as one of the best English botanists; Smith named fern genus 'Woodwardia' in his honour. Woodward contributed seven papers to the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society and the Transactions of the Linnean Society between 1784 and 1795, on fungi and algae. Additionally, he provided information for Smith and Sowerby's "English Botany," the second edition of Withering's "Systematic Arrangement of British Plants," and Thomas Martyn's edition of Philip Miller's "Gardeners' Dictionary".
He died on the 28 January 1820 in Diss, where he was also buried. |
| Description | Collection of botanical notes and correspondence related to T. J. Woodward. Includes a table listing various Genera with their English name, class and order (MS410a). Plant specimens which were pressed between two of the pages have been placed into a separate envelope and returned to the original location they were found within the volume. Also includes botanical notes relating to the genus Ulva (MS410b) and letters written to Woodward from various correspondents between 1794 and 1799 (MS410c). Descriptions for each letter can be found below.
The numbers refer to those written on the first page of each letter.
3. 4 Nov 1794. Smith J.E. to Woodward. (For detailed summary of letter see GB-110/JES/MS410)
Returns MS with answers to queries. Discusses Mrs. Woodward's invitation to Mrs. Sowerby and a new halfpenny which has been printed.
4. 17 Nov 1794. Wynne, L. to Woodward.
Mistaken to think Mr. S. had sent the verticillatus to Dr. Smith. He did not know him. Encloses drawing from Mr. S. of a rare fucus for his [Woodward's] observations. Discusses coins and passes on messages from Miss Banks and Sir Joseph [Banks].
5. 2 Mar 1795. Davies, J. to Woodward.
The Physic Garden at Cambridge is faring well under the new Curator, Mr. Donne. Asks for seeds or rare roots of scarce British or other sources. Encloses a catalogue of the plants in the Physic Garden.
6. [No date] Woodward to Stackhouse, J.
Looks forward to receiving parcel. Contents that need to be returned would first be shown to the President and if he wished shown to the LS. Had received Velley's work and read it with pleasure.
7. 16 Mar 1795. Stackhouse, J. to Woodward.
Has enclosed MS for which he seeks Woodwards's comments and approval. Also encloses a drawing of 'Fucus tomintosus' for which he also seeks comments. Includes loose inserts of a manuscript and illustration.
8. 7 May 1796. Withering, W. to Woodward.
Describes in detail the contents of the four volumes he is publishing (includes personal chatter).
9. 12 May 1799. Turner, D. to Woodward.
Had received parcel although somewhat delayed. Comments on the contents. Hopes the marine plants he now sends will add to Woodward's collection.
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