From:
Adam Afzelius
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
13 Feb 1794
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/1/29, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Has been prevented from sailing to Sierra Leone by unfavourable weather but hopes to depart soon. Pleased that Smith proposes to publish a new edition of Hudson's "Flora Anglica". Claims priority in botanical works as discoverer of plants he found first. Values Smith's letters and friendship and asks him to write to him in Sierra Leone.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London