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LINNEAN2416

From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
29 Mar 1825
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/25/36, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Received Smith's letter of 24 [March 1825]. Pleased Smith approves of his "Hortus Ericaeus"; they took great pains to ensure accuracy and hope that the diagram will prove useful; Mr Hayter intends to draw up an enlarged "illustration of its uses" to present to Royal Society. Willow cuttings sent by Smith safely received; they will form foundation of the willow garden he intends to make. Will be pleased to show Smith his collection of heaths when he has leisure to visit Woburn [Abbey, Bedfordshire]. Pleased to hear Smith is busy completing the third volume of his "[English] Flora".

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2417

From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
17 Feb 1827
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/25/37, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Following Smith's promise of assistance in procuring plants for his just established Salicetum, sends list 'Salix' already in his collection and requests that Smith procure cuttings of any 'Salix' species wanting.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2418

From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
12 Jun 1827
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/25/38, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Sorry to hear of Smith's illness. Asks that when Smith is at his friend Mr Forster's [probably Edward Forster] to compare his collection of willows against the Woburn catalogue. Invites Smith visit Woburn [Abbey, Bedfordshire] whilst he is in London. Pleased to hear that Smith is going to sit to "that admirable artist", [Francis Leggatt] Chantrey [(1781-1841), sculptor] for his bust.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2419

From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
25 Jun 1827
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/25/39, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Sorry to hear of cause of Smith's detention in the country. [Edward] Forster had invited [George] Sinclair to see his collection of willows; sorry Smith will not be able to see him but will ensure specimens are sent to Smith.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2421

From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
5 Aug [1827]
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/25/40, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Sorry that return of Smith's illness prevented him from visiting [Edward] Forster, to whom he had previously sent a collection of his willows for Smith, concerned Smith has not seen them. His gardener has several specimens he wishes to show Smith, hopes he will be able to see Smith soon.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN3084

From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
22 Jan 1816
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/7/36, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Smith's candidature for Botany Professorship at Cambridge University. Will write to his friends in support of Smith's candidacy, his son has also done the same. Has informed Lord Hardwicke [Philip Yorke, 3rd Earl of Hardwicke (1757-1834) ?] of [Thomas] Martyn's [prematurely reported] death, believes he will do everything possible for Smith. Hopes Smith will visit in the summer with [Thomas William] Coke.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
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FVM-59-09-06b

From:
John Russell
To:
Ferdinand von Mueller
Date:
6 September 1859
Source of text:
MS 10917, Melbourne Chamber of Commerce, vol. 287, f. 785, State Library of Victoria, Melbourne
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project
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FVM-61-04-02

From:
John Russell
To:
Ferdinand von Mueller
Date:
2 April 1861
Source of text:
MS 10917, Melbourne Chamber of Commerce, vol. 287, f. 903, State Library of Victoria, Melbourne
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project
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