From:
Alexander Macleay
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
28 Feb 1801
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/AM/10, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Thanks for turkey and letter. Has not yet met the other Trustees of [Benjamin] Robertson [(c 1732-1800)] [bequest of £80,000 to establish a botanic garden], but already has plans for a Professor; does not intend allowing any of the Trustees having superintendence of the garden.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London