Item data
Item Type:
Document
From:
Macleay, Alexander
Sent from:
London
To:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Summary:
His health much better but his "perfect recovery will require much time". Pleased to hear of Smith's recovery from his "very severe" summer illness.
Linnean Society continues to get many candidates for admission but few papers; requests a paper for next meeting. [William] Smith and [Charles Sinclair] Cullen elected FLS; [Thomas Thynne, 2nd] Marquess of Bath [(1765-1837)] and Bishop of Salisbury [John Fisher (1748-1838)] now both candidates. Informed by [Aylmer Bourke] Lambert some time ago that the Prince [Regent, later George IV (1762-1830)] was to become the Society's royal patron, has not heard anything since. Asks if [William George] Maton has written to Smith on proposed Linnean Dining Club; some "not very friendly to the plan" but he likes it much.
Letter date:
14 Dec 1811
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
Sm/M'L 66
Additional Information:
| Note type | Note |
|---|
| Additional | Smith replied 17 [Dec 1811] |
| Finding Aids | Correspondence-Smith/McLeay handlist, Linnean Society. |
| Related Material | For Smith's reply of 17 December 1811, see JES/AM/67. |
