John Hawkins, Sunbury, [Middlesex], to James Edward Smith, New Hummums, Covent Garden, [London]

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Ref No GB-110/JES/COR/22/98
Title John Hawkins, Sunbury, [Middlesex], to James Edward Smith, New Hummums, Covent Garden, [London]
Letter date 11 Nov [1799]
Author(s) John Hawkins 1761-1841
Number of Pages 4

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GB-110/JES/COR/22/98 from John Hawkins, Sunbury, [Middlesex], to James Edward Smith, New Hummums, Covent Garden, [London] (11 November 1799)

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Item Type: Document
From: Hawkins, John
Sent from: Sunbury, Middlesex
To: Smith, Sir James Edward
Sent to location: London
Summary:

Objects to [Ferdinand Lucas] Bauer [(1760-1826), botanical artist] proposal to either be sole artist for "Flora Graeca" or to form a school of artists; proposes both Bauer and [Daniel] Mackenzie be employed. Refers ultimate decision to Sir Joseph Banks. Their dependence on Bauer's assistance.

Letter date: 11 Nov [1799]
Languages: English
Prev Ref No: 22.173
Additional Information:
Note typeNote
AdditionalSmith replied 18 Dec [1799]
Related MaterialSibthorp, J, (1806-1837). "Flora Graeca", London: Taylor.