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GB-110/JES/COR/22/98
Title
John Hawkins, Sunbury, [Middlesex], to James Edward Smith, New Hummums, Covent Garden, [London]
Letter date
11 Nov [1799]
Author(s)
John Hawkins 1761-1841
Number of Pages
4
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GB-110/JES/COR/22/98 from John Hawkins, Sunbury, [Middlesex], to James Edward Smith, New Hummums, Covent Garden, [London] (11 November 1799)
Metadata for GB-110/JES/COR/22/98 from John Hawkins, Sunbury, [Middlesex], to James Edward Smith, New Hummums, Covent Garden, [London] (11 November 1799) Close
Item data
Item Type:
Document
From:
Hawkins, John
Sent from:
Sunbury, Middlesex
To:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Sent to location:
London
Summary:
Objects to [Ferdinand Lucas] Bauer [(1760-1826), botanical artist] proposal to either be sole artist for "Flora Graeca" or to form a school of artists; proposes both Bauer and [Daniel] Mackenzie be employed. Refers ultimate decision to Sir Joseph Banks. Their dependence on Bauer's assistance.
Letter date:
11 Nov [1799]
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
22.173
Additional Information:
| Note type | Note |
|---|---|
| Additional | Smith replied 18 Dec [1799] |
| Related Material | Sibthorp, J, (1806-1837). "Flora Graeca", London: Taylor. |
