From:
Erik Acharius
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
28 Apr 1803
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/1/12, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Sending copy of his book ["Methodus qua omnes detectos lichenes secundum" (1803)]. Understands Smith has not yet received specimens he sent via [Olof] Swartz. Requests copies of "Linnean Transactions". Will send lichen specimens, illustrations, and descriptions to Linnean Society.
Specimen attached, labelled in Smith's hand "'Conferva fodinar[...]' 'Conferva brownii?' Dillw.".
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London