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J. £. Smith to the Bishop of Carlisle. 
My dear Lord, Norwich, Dec. 3, 1810. 
As to poor Dryander’s loss, and his character, I 
can only mournfully assent to what you have so well 
expressed! The immediate object of my present 
writing is to consult with your Lordship about sup- 
plying his place, as far as we can, in our own scien- 
tific circle. I find it not easy, independent of his 
vast attainments and peculiar usefulness, to find any 
one to put into his place of Vice President. 
We are lamenting the state of poor Lady East, 
and soon expect to hear of her death. She is one of 
the best and most amiable of human beings; a most 
delightful companion, as to taste, sense, cheerful- 
ness, and everything that makes society charming. 
I have seen much of our excellent Bishop lately, 
and cannot but profit by his society in many re- 
spects. He is much pleased by your Lordship’s men- 
tion of him. 
I find Mr. Brown is in Dryander’s place at Soho 
Square ;—his manner will be more swaviter, but not 
less fortiter with coxcombs and blockheads. 
I hope Hortus Kewensis will go on. 
Your Lordship’s ever faithful 
. J. E. Smiru. 
The Bishop of Carlisle to J. E. Smith. 
My dear Sir, Dec. 5, 1810. 
I received your obliging favour of December 3rd, 
