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GB-110/JES/AM/171
Title
Alexander Macleay, Queen Square, Westminster, to Sir James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk]
Letter date
22 May 1824
Author(s)
Alexander Macleay 1767-1848
Number of Pages
4
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GB-110/JES/AM/171 from Alexander Macleay, Queen Square, Westminster, to Sir James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk] (22 May 1824)
Metadata for GB-110/JES/AM/171 from Alexander Macleay, Queen Square, Westminster, to Sir James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk] (22 May 1824) Close
Item data
Item Type:
Document
From:
Macleay, Alexander
Sent from:
Westminster
To:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Sent to location:
Norwich, Norfolk
Summary:
Apologises for delay in replying to Smith's letter of 27 April [1824]; sorry to hear of his severe indisposition, hopes to see Smith before Linnean Society's last meeting in June. Lists new members of Council. Balance in Treasurer's hands is £192, compared to last year's balance of £34 on the other side. Forty-two Fellows elected in the last year, greatest number in any one year. Informed by Solicitor General that he agrees with Attorney General that the Asiatic Society is entitled to a charter as applied for. Asks that Smith send a letter nominating his vice-presidents for the next year. He was in Scotland for 5 months last year.
Letter date:
22 May 1824
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
Sm/M'L 172
Additional Information:
| Note type | Note |
|---|---|
| Additional | Smith replied 23 [May 1824] |
| Related Material | For Smith's reply of 23 May 1824, see JES/AM/172. |
| Finding Aids | Correspondence-Smith/McLeay handlist, Linnean Society. |
