From:
Alexander Macleay
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
19 Jul 1800
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/AM/5, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Sends list of subscriptions [extant] to cost of a charter for Linnean Society; little doubt of their raising the required £300, though some Fellows, including [Erasmus] Darwin, Dr Thomas Young, Lord William Seymour, [Thomas] Rackett, and [George] Shaw have refused to contribute in various manners. Concerns that [Aylmer Bourke] Lambert has changed his opinion on the matter, though [Thomas] Marsham has listed him for £20 according to earlier understanding. Asks Smith to encourage his friends to contribute. Main reason for acquiring the charter is for it to act as a Deed of Trust for every Fellow, and thus authenticate the bonds for membership dues.
List of subscribers and amount pledged.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London