From:
Alexander Macleay
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
16 Feb 1801
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/AM/8, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
A draft of the Linnean Society charter is with Sir Joseph Banks for his opinion. Obliged to Smith for offer to send a Norfolk turkey and provides his address. The late [Benjamin] Robertson [(c 1732-1800)] of Stockwell, [London], has left property worth £80,000-£100,000 to establish a public botanic garden; he is one of the 7 Trustees it is left to, lists the others; regrets not making Robertson a FLS.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London