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GB-110/JES/AM/94
Title
Alexander Macleay, Transport Office, [London], to Sir James Edward Smith
Letter date
12 Oct 1815
Author(s)
Alexander Macleay 1767-1848
Number of Pages
4
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GB-110/JES/AM/94 from Alexander Macleay, Transport Office, [London], to Sir James Edward Smith (12 October 1815)
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Item Type:
Document
From:
Macleay, Alexander
Sent from:
London
To:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Summary:
Condolences on death of Smith's brother, [Francis Smith]. [Thomas] Marsham better than Smith feared, though he was dangerously ill for some time, but Smith's correct that his finances are not in order, suspects his son has ruined him. [James] Sowerby is owed £18 by the Linnean Society and has refused to supply any more plates to [Robert] Brown until it is settled; offence taken at Sowerby's attitude to the Society's credit. Encloses proposal from [William George] Maton [not extant]. Latest "Linnean Transactions" volume almost complete. Proposes Edward Forster as next Society Treasurer.
Letter date:
12 Oct 1815
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
Sm/M'L 94
Additional Information:
| Note type | Note |
|---|---|
| Finding Aids | Correspondence-Smith/McLeay handlist, Linnean Society. |
| Additional | Smith replied 14 [Oct 1815] |
