From:
Thomas Velley
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
3 Apr 1799
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/26/34, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Has left instructions for his 'Fucus' paper for next "Linnean Transactions" to be delivered to Smith, and has included a drawing of the "singular and curious 'Conferva'" to be engraved and coloured by [James] Sowerby. Thinks it unfortunate that the plates for the "Transactions" are not well executed, and suggests charging Fellows 5 shillings on receipt of their copies.
The "calamitous state of the times" will oblige them to carry out any further correspondence "across the ocean".
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London