From:
Hugh Davies
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
17 Mar 1809
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/4/28, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Has sent a package including specimens of 'Salix', a possible variation of 'Oenanthe pimpinelloides', and a 'Adiantum capillus-veneris' sent for the curiosity of where it grew. Encloses a fern [extant] omitted from the package. Thanks Smith for the prescription of ginger which has helped his health, however is now suffering from a severe bout of rheumatism. Asks whether he should be sea bathing for relief at the age of 70. Requests specimens of 'Daviesia umbellulata' and 'Daviesia corymbosa'.
Specimen of fern.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London