John Harriman, Gainford, [Durham], to James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk]

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Ref No GB-110/JES/COR/22/94
Title John Harriman, Gainford, [Durham], to James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk]
Letter date 6 Dec 1803
Author(s) John Harriman 1760-1831
Number of Pages 4

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GB-110/JES/COR/22/94 from John Harriman, Gainford, [Durham], to James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk] (6 December 1803)

Metadata for GB-110/JES/COR/22/94 from John Harriman, Gainford, [Durham], to James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk] (6 December 1803) Close

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Item Type: Document
From: Harriman, John
Sent from: Gainford, Durham
To: Smith, Sir James Edward
Sent to location: Norwich, Norfolk
Summary:

Sending parcel of specimens, including 'Lichen pruinatus', 'L. fusellus', and 'L. tricolor'. Discussion of various 'Lichen' species. Intends to apply himself to serious study of mosses after receiving [Olof] Swartz' "Disposito Muscorum". Apologises for sending letter on lichens after Smith stated he was putting them aside for a time.

Letter date: 6 Dec 1803
Languages: English
Prev Ref No: 22.167
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Related MaterialSwartz, O, (1781). "Methodus muscorum illustrata. Quam indulgente Exper. Facult. Medic. Upsal. Praeside viro nobilissimo Carolo a Linne ... proponit Olof Swartz ..." Upsala: Apud Joh. Edman.