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GB-110/JES/AM/96
Title
Sir James Edward Smith to Alexander Macleay
Letter date
8 Nov 1815
Author(s)
Sir James Edward Smith 1759-1828
Number of Pages
4
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GB-110/JES/AM/96 from Sir James Edward Smith to Alexander Macleay (8 November 1815)
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Item data
Item Type:
Document
From:
Smith, Sir James Edward
To:
Macleay, Alexander
Summary:
Thanks for Macleay's letter, still recovering his "tranquility of mind" [after sudden death of his brother, Francis Smith].
Remarks on proposed "Minutes of Council" section of upcoming volume of "Linnean Transactions": suggests it be placed at beginning of volume; in transcription of the Society's address to the Prince Regent [later George IV (1762-1830)] believes the King [George III (1738-1820)] should be named founder of the Linnean Society's charter rather than the Society itself; submits paragraph on receipt of his knighthood, as he wishes it to be known he publicly owes his title to his association with the Society and nothing else. Asks if he could be called Founder and President.
Letter date:
8 Nov 1815
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
Sm/M'L 96
Additional Information:
| Note type | Note |
|---|---|
| Additional | A note on Smith's knighthood was previously listed with this letter but now at JES/AM/85 following analysis of wording. |
| Finding Aids | Correspondence-Smith/McLeay handlist, Linnean Society. |
