Nicholas Gwyn, Ipswich, [Suffolk], to James Edward Smith

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Ref No GB-110/JES/COR/5/21
Title Nicholas Gwyn, Ipswich, [Suffolk], to James Edward Smith
Letter date 28 Apr 1786
Author(s) Nicholas Gwyn 1710-1798
Number of Pages 1-4

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GB-110/JES/COR/5/21 from Nicholas Gwyn, Ipswich, [Suffolk], to James Edward Smith (28 April 1786)

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Item Type: Document
From: Gwyn, Nicholas
Sent from: Ipswich, Suffolk
To: Smith, Sir James Edward
Summary:

Presumes Smith has left for Holland from Yarmouth, Norfolk. The 'Sisymbrium murale' Smith sent is growing, shall compare the plant with the descriptions of Linnaeus, [William] Curtis, and [William] Hudson. Asks if the difference between 'Sisymbrium murale' and 'Sisymbrium murens' comes from soil and culture. Compliments Smith's translation [of Linnaeus dissertation], many have ordered copies of it. Hopes Smith will be able to revise and correct the defects in Linnaeus' system although has gained much from [Johan Anders] Murray's editions. Warns Smith against current taste of publishing numerous vapid volumes. Wishes Smith enquire in Leyden, Holland, what 'Alyssum siculum' now there is an 'Alyssum maritimum'. Asks Smith to purchase for him the works of [Hieronymus David] Gaubius [(1705-1780) German physician and chemist]. Received seeds of 'Trifolium alpestre', 'Hesperis [verna]', '[Hesperis] obovata' from Mr Dixon.

Letter date: 28 Apr 1786
Languages: English
Prev Ref No: 5.44
Additional Information:
Note typeNote
Finding AidsDawson, 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 MaterialLinnaeus, C, and Smith, J E (tr.) (1786). "A dissertation on the sexes of plants. Translated from the Latin of Linnaeus." London: George Nicol for the Author.