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GB-110/JES/AM/5
Title
Alexander Macleay, London, to James Edward Smith
Letter date
19 Jul 1800
Author(s)
Alexander Macleay 1767-1848
Number of Pages
5
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GB-110/JES/AM/5 from Alexander Macleay, London, to James Edward Smith (19 July 1800)
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Item Type:
Document
From:
Macleay, Alexander
Sent from:
London
To:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Summary:
Sends list of subscriptions [extant] to cost of a charter for Linnean Society; little doubt of their raising the required £300, though some Fellows, including [Erasmus] Darwin, Dr Thomas Young, Lord William Seymour, [Thomas] Rackett, and [George] Shaw have refused to contribute in various manners. Concerns that [Aylmer Bourke] Lambert has changed his opinion on the matter, though [Thomas] Marsham has listed him for £20 according to earlier understanding. Asks Smith to encourage his friends to contribute. Main reason for acquiring the charter is for it to act as a Deed of Trust for every Fellow, and thus authenticate the bonds for membership dues.
List of subscribers and amount pledged.
Letter date:
19 Jul 1800
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
Sm/M'L 5
Additional Information:
| Note type | Note |
|---|---|
| Finding Aids | Correspondence-Smith/McLeay handlist, Linnean Society. |
