Alexander Macleay, London, to James Edward Smith

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Ref No 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 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 typeNote
Finding AidsCorrespondence-Smith/McLeay handlist, Linnean Society.
Related MaterialFor Smith's reply of 14 March 1801, see JES/AM/12.
AdditionalSmith replied 14 Mar [1801]