From:
José Francisco Corrêa de Serra
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
2 Jan 1821
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/3/107, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Received Smith's letter of 29 December. Unable to give a clear answer to Smith's secret request, seemingly to acquire a position in the United States for Smith's nephew, as the King of Portugal [João VI (1767-1826)] has appointed him to lead a royal establishment of the sciences and arts in Brazil, sailing by the February packet.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London