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GB-110/JES/COR/23/81
Title
John Latham, Winchester, [Hampshire], to James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk]
Letter date
17 Oct 1820
Author(s)
John Latham 1740-1837
Number of Pages
3
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GB-110/JES/COR/23/81 from John Latham, Winchester, [Hampshire], to James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk] (17 October 1820)
Metadata for GB-110/JES/COR/23/81 from John Latham, Winchester, [Hampshire], to James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk] (17 October 1820) Close
Item data
Item Type:
Document
From:
Latham, John
Sent from:
Winchester, Hampshire
To:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Sent to location:
Norwich, Norfolk
Summary:
Announces his intention to publish his "History of Birds", which he intends to fund by subscription. Requests Smith's assistance. Received letter from Sir Thomas Cullum informing him of Lady [Mary] Cullum's successful cataract operation.
Written on printed prospectus and list of subscribers for "Latham's History of Birds".
Letter date:
17 Oct 1820
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
23.153
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 | Latham, J, (1821-1824). "A general history of birds." Winchester: [privately]. |
| Additional | Smith replied 25 Oct 1820 |
