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From:
John Sibthorp
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
1 Nov 1794
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/5/39, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Death of François Borone: apparently fell through a narrow window in his sleep into the street below, dying almost immediately. Gives account of funeral including attempt by the Archbishop to extort money for permission for the burial. Planning to visit the Morea with [John] Hawkins in January, returning to England in spring or early summer. Has visited Olympus, Troy, Lemnos, Mount Athos, and Negropont.

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The Linnean Society of London