From:
Francis Boott
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
18 Feb 1817
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/20/112, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Death of his father necessitates his return home [to USA]. Sends plants. Seeks admission to Linnean Society; expects to be able to dedicate himself more to science on his return to England.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London