John Russell, Endsleigh, [Devon], to Sir James Edward Smith

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Ref No GB-110/JES/COR/2/24
Title John Russell, Endsleigh, [Devon], to Sir James Edward Smith
Letter date 8 May 1827
Author(s) John, 6th Duke of Bedford Russell 1766-1839
Number of Pages 2

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GB-110/JES/COR/2/24 from John Russell, Endsleigh, [Devon], to Sir James Edward Smith (8 May 1827)

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Item Type: Document
From: Russell, John
Sent from: Endsleigh, Devon
To: Smith, Sir James Edward
Summary:

Encloses an arrangement of the species and varieties of 'Salix' compiled by his late gardener [George] Sinclair and asks Smith's opinion prior to Smith examining his collection at Woburn Abbey. Offers to accompany Smith from London to Woburn Abbey.

Letter date: 8 May 1827
Languages: English
Prev Ref No: 2.43
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Note typeNote
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.
Related MaterialFor further discussion of 'Salix russelliana', see letters JES/COR/1/4; JES/COR/1/5; JES/COR/1/7; JES/COR/2/18; JES/COR/2/23.