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GB-110/JES/AM/10
Title
Alexander Macleay, London, to James Edward Smith
Letter date
28 Feb 1801
Author(s)
Alexander Macleay 1767-1848
Number of Pages
2
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GB-110/JES/AM/10 from Alexander Macleay, London, to James Edward Smith (28 February 1801)
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Item data
Item Type:
Document
From:
Macleay, Alexander
Sent from:
London
To:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Summary:
Thanks for turkey and letter. Has not yet met the other Trustees of [Benjamin] Robertson [(c 1732-1800)] [bequest of £80,000 to establish a botanic garden], but already has plans for a Professor; does not intend allowing any of the Trustees having superintendence of the garden.
Letter date:
28 Feb 1801
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
Sm/M'L 10
Additional Information:
| Note type | Note |
|---|---|
| Finding Aids | Correspondence-Smith/McLeay handlist, Linnean Society. |
| Related Material | For Smith's reply of 14 March 1801, see JES/AM/12. |
| Additional | Smith replied 14 Mar [1801] |
