Alexander Macleay, Transport Office, [London], to Sir James Edward Smith

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Ref No 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 typeNote
Finding AidsCorrespondence-Smith/McLeay handlist, Linnean Society.
AdditionalSmith replied 14 [Oct 1815]