From:
Edward Forster
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
6 May 1826
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/22/21, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Sorry that Smith was not able to come on 1 May, hopes he will still be able to come on 15 May. New Linnean Society Council to include Sir Stamford Raffles [(1781-1826), founder of Singapore], Charles Bell, [Nicholas Aylward] Vigors [(1786-1840), zoological administrator and quinarian], Dr [John] Bostock and [Joseph] Sabine. Believes Honorary Memberships should be kept for princes and other very distinguished persons.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London