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GB-110/JES/COR/22/55
Title
Robert Bransby Francis, Edgefield, [Norfolk], to James Edward Smith
Letter date
2 Dec 1799
Author(s)
Robert Bransby Francis 1768-1850
Number of Pages
5
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GB-110/JES/COR/22/55 from Robert Bransby Francis, Edgefield, [Norfolk], to James Edward Smith (2 December 1799)
Metadata for GB-110/JES/COR/22/55 from Robert Bransby Francis, Edgefield, [Norfolk], to James Edward Smith (2 December 1799) Close
Item data
Item Type:
Document
From:
Francis, Robert Bransby
Sent from:
Edgefield, Norfolk
To:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Summary:
Sending drawing of a "minute species" of 'Jungermannia', made in November 1798 [extant]. Bryant has it in his collection, and [John] Pitchford sent him some; [James] Dickson named it 'minima'. Description of the plant. Notes for if it is published in "English botany".
[Note to James Sowerby in Smith's hand on recto of second folio] 'Jungermannia divaricata' Smith, to be drawn for table 719 of "English botany"; asks Sowerby to take note of Francis' remarks and to return the specimens and drawing.
Eight small drawings of plant on single folio, coloured.
Letter date:
2 Dec 1799
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
22.94
Additional Information:
| Note type | Note |
|---|---|
| UNSPECIFIED | Smith, J E, and Sowerby, J, (1790-1814). "English botany" London. |
