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Ref No
GB-110/JES/COR/2/23
Title
John Russell, Endsleigh, Devon, to Sir James Edward Smith
Letter date
16 Mar 1825
Author(s)
John, 6th Duke of Bedford Russell 1766-1839
Number of Pages
4
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GB-110/JES/COR/2/23 from John Russell, Endsleigh, Devon, to Sir James Edward Smith (16 March 1825)
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Item data
Item Type:
Document
From:
Russell, John
Sent from:
Endsleigh, Devon
To:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Summary:
Mortified that Smith has not yet received his catalogue of Heaths. Gratified by Lady Morley's [Frances Morley (d 1857), 2nd wife of 1st Earl of Morley] favourable opinion of the book. Anxious to begin his collection of 'Salix' at Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire, and would value Smith's assistance. Has [William Jackson] Hooker's "Flora Scotica" but not acquainted with work of Seringne [?]. Hopes to see Smith the next time he is in London.
Letter date:
16 Mar 1825
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
2.41
Additional Information:
| Note type | Note |
|---|---|
| Finding Aids | Dawson, W R, (1934). "Catalogue of the manuscripts in the Library of The Linnean Society - Part I. The Smith papers: The correspondence and miscellaneous papers of Sir James Edward Smith", London: Linnean Society. |
| Related Material | For further discussion of 'Salix russelliana', see letters JES/COR/1/4; JES/COR/1/5; JES/COR/1/7; JES/COR/2/18; JES/COR/2/24. Sinclair, G, (1825). "Hortus Ericaeus Woburnensis" London: J. Moyes. Hooker, W J, (1821). "Flora Scotica" London: Constable. |
