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GB-110/JES/COR/7/60
Title
William George Maton, Spring Gardens, London, to Sir James Edward Smith
Letter date
25 Jul 1820
Author(s)
William George Maton 1774-1835
Number of Pages
4
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GB-110/JES/COR/7/60 from William George Maton, Spring Gardens, London, to Sir James Edward Smith (25 July 1820)
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Item Type:
Document
From:
Maton, William George
Sent from:
London
To:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Summary:
Discussed with [Alexander] Macleay and [Robert] Brown the design for the ornamented page for Prince Leopold's signature in the Linnean Society Charter-book, to also be used for other royal signatures. Process by which the Prince will sign and bye-laws. Pleased Smith has not promised his vote for new Royal Society president to anyone. Brief details of Sir Joseph Banks' will: [Robert] Brown to receive the library, museum and £200 per annum for life, to afterwards go to the British Museum, and Lady Banks given whole of the landed property for life, afterwards to be divided between Colonel Stanhope and Sir Henry Howley, Banks' closest relatives. Flattered by Smith and [William] Roscoe naming ['Matonia'] after him.
Letter date:
25 Jul 1820
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
7.11
Additional Information:
| Note type | Note |
|---|---|
| Finding Aids | Dawson, 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. |
