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GB-110/JES/ADD/92
Title
Andrew Smith, Cape of Good Hope, [South Africa], to Sir James Edward Smith, Soho Square, London
Letter date
20 Aug 1825
Author(s)
Sir Andrew Smith 1797-1872
Number of Pages
3
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GB-110/JES/ADD/92 from Andrew Smith, Cape of Good Hope, [South Africa], to Sir James Edward Smith, Soho Square, London (20 August 1825)
Metadata for GB-110/JES/ADD/92 from Andrew Smith, Cape of Good Hope, [South Africa], to Sir James Edward Smith, Soho Square, London (20 August 1825) Close
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Item Type:
Document
From:
Smith, Sir Andrew
Sent from:
Cape of Good Hope, South Africa
To:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Sent to location:
London
Summary:
Addresses Smith as "one of the most successful and scientific cultivators of Natural History of which England can boast", informing him that a natural history museum funded by the government has been established here, by order of Lord Charles Somerset [(1767-1831), colonial administrator], and of which he has been appointed a superintendent. Offers to send Smith and Linnean Society any botanical, zoological, or mineralogical specimens required. Concedes that whilst considerable attention has been paid to this part of the world's botany a great deal remains to be done, alluding to new discoveries such as 'Crapula', 'Mesembryanthemum', 'Aloe', and 'Colyledon'. An application has been made to attach a botanic garden to the museum.
Letter date:
20 Aug 1825
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
107
Additional Information:
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Finding Aids | Hutt, C M, "List of additional correspondence of Sir James Edward Smith" Linnean Society. |