From:
James Sowerby
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
13 Oct 1812
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/JS/16, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Sends new British plants for determination. Has heard through [Joseph] Sparshall that at least three people have died from eating poisonous fungi; frustrated that there is not "more Philanthropy shown on this head", suggests text for a handbill outlining dangers of 'Agaricus virosus'.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London