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GB-110/JES/AM/9
Title
James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk], to Alexander Macleay, Transport Office, London
Letter date
23 Feb 1801
Author(s)
Sir James Edward Smith 1759-1828
Number of Pages
4
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GB-110/JES/AM/9 from James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk], to Alexander Macleay, Transport Office, London (23 February 1801)
Metadata for GB-110/JES/AM/9 from James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk], to Alexander Macleay, Transport Office, London (23 February 1801) Close
Item data
Item Type:
Document
From:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Sent from:
Norwich, Norfolk
To:
Macleay, Alexander
Sent to location:
London
Summary:
Hopes the turkey arrived safely, explains his reason for sending. Glad to hear of [Benjamin] Robertson's [(c 1732-1800)] bequest of £80,000 [to establish a public botanic garden]; excited by possibilities and intends to name a 'Robertsonia' at first opportunity.
Intends to have first volume of "Flora Graeca" put to the press by end of April, and intends to be in London in early May.
Letter date:
23 Feb 1801
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
Sm/M'L 9
Additional Information:
| Note type | Note |
|---|---|
| Finding Aids | Correspondence-Smith/McLeay handlist, Linnean Society. |
