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GB-110/JES/AM/8
Title
Alexander Macleay to James Edward Smith
Letter date
16 Feb 1801
Author(s)
Alexander Macleay 1767-1848
Number of Pages
4
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GB-110/JES/AM/8 from Alexander Macleay to James Edward Smith (16 February 1801)
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Item Type:
Document
From:
Macleay, Alexander
To:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Summary:
A draft of the Linnean Society charter is with Sir Joseph Banks for his opinion. Obliged to Smith for offer to send a Norfolk turkey and provides his address. The late [Benjamin] Robertson [(c 1732-1800)] of Stockwell, [London], has left property worth £80,000-£100,000 to establish a public botanic garden; he is one of the 7 Trustees it is left to, lists the others; regrets not making Robertson a FLS.
Letter date:
16 Feb 1801
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
Sm/M'L 8
Additional Information:
| Note type | Note |
|---|---|
| Additional | Smith replied 23 [Feb 1801] |
| Finding Aids | Correspondence-Smith/McLeay handlist, Linnean Society. |
