James Brodie to James Edward Smith

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Ref No GB-110/JES/COR/2/82
Title James Brodie to James Edward Smith
Letter date [1 May 1801]
Author(s) James Brodie 1744-1824
Number of Pages 2

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GB-110/JES/COR/2/82 from James Brodie to James Edward Smith (1 May 1801)

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Item Type: Document
From: Brodie, James
To: Smith, Sir James Edward
Summary:

Hopeful over the procurement of ptarmigan eggs for Smith's friend although there is conflicting advice on how to keep the suitable for incubation. Assured of British success in Egypt [to end French occupation] through information from the Russian Minister in Paris via Mr Lock and the French Administration via Mr Addington.

Letter date: [1 May 1801]
Languages: English
Prev Ref No: 2.139
Additional Information:
Note typeNote
Related MaterialFor further discussion of procuring ptarmigan eggs, see JES/COR/2/81; JES/COR/2/83; JES/COR/2/84; JES/COR/2/85.
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.
AdditionalSmith replied 7 [May 1801]