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GB-110/JES/AM/93
Title
James Edward Smith, Shugborough Park, Staffordshire, to Alexander Macleay
Letter date
12 Oct 1815
Author(s)
Sir James Edward Smith 1759-1828
Number of Pages
3
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GB-110/JES/AM/93 from James Edward Smith, Shugborough Park, Staffordshire, to Alexander Macleay (12 October 1815)
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Item data
Item Type:
Document
From:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Sent from:
Shugborough Park, Staffordshire
To:
Macleay, Alexander
Summary:
At Lord Anson's [Thomas Anson (1767-1818) 1st Viscount Anson] with [Thomas William] Coke and [John Russell, 6th] Duke of Bedford; encloses latter's certificate for FLS, "truly a practical Linnaean botanist" who would make a good Honorary Member in due course. Grief at death of his brother, Francis Smith, and impact on his tour. Anxious about [Thomas] Marsham, in event of his death proposes Lord [Edward Smith-]Stanley as replacement Linnean Society vice-president, his qualities.
Letter date:
12 Oct 1815
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
Sm/M'L 93
Additional Information:
| Note type | Note |
|---|---|
| Finding Aids | Correspondence-Smith/McLeay handlist, Linnean Society. |
