From:
Sir James Edward Smith
To:
Alexander Macleay
Date:
6 Nov 1809
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/AM/55, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Encloses continuation of his paper, Macleay to expect more and paper from [William Jackson] Hooker for 21 November [1809]. Wishes [Robert] Brown would change name of his genus 'Josephia', named after Sir Joseph Banks, "it is not only against all rule, but in itself so foolish it must expose us to ridicule as well as blame", proposes 'Brunonia'.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London