From:
Samuel Goodenough
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
16 Jan 1809
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/11/75, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Thanks for the turkey. [James] Brodie sent a letter to Miss [Elizabeth] Hill [(c 1760-1850), algologist] via himself, in addition sent him specimens of '[Fucus] lycopodioides' and 'Brodiaea'. Received report from the Bishop of Chester [Henry Majendie (1764-1830)] that the King [George III (1738-1820)] is "perfectly well & in high spirits"; the "Jacobinical rumours" of abdication and regency border on treason. Sir Joseph Banks recovering from a slight attack of gout.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London