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GB-110/JES/GD/54
Title
George Don, Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, to James Edward Smith
Letter date
20 Jan 1804
Author(s)
George Don 1764-1814
Number of Pages
4
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GB-110/JES/GD/54 from George Don, Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, to James Edward Smith (20 January 1804)
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Item Type:
Document
From:
Don, George
Sent from:
Edinburgh
To:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Summary:
Thanks for information in letter of 30 December [1803]; remarks on 'Splachnum urceolatum' and Much obliged for information contained in previous letter; comments on 'Splachnum urceolatum' and 'Byssus lepro-viridus'. Encoses specimens of 'Alopecurus alpinus' and 'Poa flexuosa'.
Numbered observations on enclosed specimens: 1-5. 'Lichen'; 6. 'Lotus'; 7. another 'Lichen'. Would like Smith's opinion on 'Galium arvensis', 'Bryum', 'Hypnum', and 'Orthotrichum' sent in previous letters. Accepts Smith's offer to send "Flora Britannica", would also like any cryptogam specimens.
Letter date:
20 Jan 1804
Languages:
English
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Additional Information:
| Note type | Note |
|---|---|
| Finding Aids | Furley, D, "George Don (1764-1814): Collection of Correspondence 1802-1813", Linnean Society |
| Related Material | Smith, J E, (1800-1804). "Flora Britannica" London: Davis. |
