From:
Thomas Martyn
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
15 Mar 1793
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/7/2, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Acknowledges Smith's thanks for dedication [of "The language of botany"]. Asks Smith to correct any errors in the glossary in advance of a second edition. Discusses botanical terminology and the trend of words changing their meaning.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London