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GB-110/JES/AM/101
Title
Alexander Macleay, Transport Office, [London], to Sir James Edward Smith
Letter date
2 Feb 1816
Author(s)
Alexander Macleay 1767-1848
Number of Pages
4
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GB-110/JES/AM/101 from Alexander Macleay, Transport Office, [London], to Sir James Edward Smith (2 February 1816)
Metadata for GB-110/JES/AM/101 from Alexander Macleay, Transport Office, [London], to Sir James Edward Smith (2 February 1816) Close
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Item Type:
Document
From:
Macleay, Alexander
Sent from:
London
To:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Summary:
"Greatly surprised" to hear that [William] Kirby had put himself forward as a candidate for the [Cambridge] botanical professorship but believes he only did so as he thought the university's "shameful objection" to Smith would be fatal to Smith's cause, and thinks Smith wrong to charge him of hypocrisy. His opinion of Smith's chances and controversy surrounding him.
Recently discovered that the signature of the president is necessary before the Linnean Society seal can be affixed to anything; sends power of attorney for Smith to sign.
Letter date:
2 Feb 1816
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
Sm/M'L 101
Additional Information:
| Note type | Note |
|---|---|
| Finding Aids | Correspondence-Smith/McLeay handlist, Linnean Society. |
