From:
Alexander Macleay
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
17 Dec 1819
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/AM/147, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Informs Smith of death of [Thomas] Reynolds, a member of Linnean Society Council; necessary to fill the position within 3 months. Currently 6 vacancies on FMLS list, following deaths of [Erik] Acharius and [Christiaan Hendrik] Persoon; encloses nomination certificate for Lamarck, hopes both he and [José Antonio] Pavon will be elected this time.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London