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GB-110/JES/COR/2/125
Title
Francis Buchanan, Catmandu, [Nepal], to James Edward Smith
Letter date
8 Oct 1802
Author(s)
Francis Hamilton 1762-1829
Number of Pages
2
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GB-110/JES/COR/2/125 from Francis Buchanan, Catmandu, [Nepal], to James Edward Smith (8 October 1802)
Metadata for GB-110/JES/COR/2/125 from Francis Buchanan, Catmandu, [Nepal], to James Edward Smith (8 October 1802) Close
Item data
Item Type:
Document
From:
Hamilton, Francis
Sent from:
Catmandu, Nepal
To:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Summary:
Letter of introduction for Buchanan's friend [John] Fleming [(1747-1829) physician, Indian Medical Service, Bengal] who is bringing a copy of Buchanan's manuscript on fish, asks Smith to advise and assist as to corrections and publication. Hoping to return to Calcutta soon, will try to send specimens collected from area of Mount Emodus.
Letter date:
8 Oct 1802
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
2.21
Additional Information:
| Note type | Note |
|---|---|
| Related Material | For further discussion of "fish of the Ganges" book see JES/COR/2/124; JES/COR/2/139; JES/COR/2/140. Hamilton, F, (1822). "An account of the fishes found in the river Ganges and its branches" Edinburgh: Constable. |
| 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. |
| Copies | Transcript available from Linnean Society Library. |
