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GB-110/JES/GD/59
Title
George Don, Botanic Garden, Leith Walk, Edinburgh, to [James Edward Smith]
Letter date
25 May 1803
Author(s)
George Don 1764-1814
Number of Pages
1-2
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GB-110/JES/GD/59 from George Don, Botanic Garden, Leith Walk, Edinburgh, to [James Edward Smith] (25 May 1803)
Metadata for GB-110/JES/GD/59 from George Don, Botanic Garden, Leith Walk, Edinburgh, to [James Edward Smith] (25 May 1803) Close
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Item Type:
Document
From:
Don, George
Sent from:
Edinburgh
To:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Summary:
Has sent some specimens for Smith's opinion, as well as the 'Orthotrichum piliferum', 'Saxifraga', and 'Potentilla' specimens he sent some time ago; would have sent the others before now but the death of his son, James Brodie Don, on 27 April "embarrassed" his feelings for some time.
As previously discussed he intends to publish a "Hortus Siccus", but after [James] Brodie pointed out the opposition he would likely face from [James] Dickson, has decided to only publish in Scotland; intends to publish 4 times a year containing 25 specimens, asks Smith to provide names of any interested parties.
Letter date:
25 May 1803
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
Letter 56
Additional Information:
| Note type | Note |
|---|---|
| Finding Aids | Furley, D, "George Don (1764-1814): Collection of Correspondence 1802-1813", Linnean Society |
