From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
11 Nov 1804
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/2/18, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Satisfaction at Smith's division between 'Salix russelliana' and 'Salix fragilis' of Linnaeus. Describes his interest in this willow and notes how his grandfather [John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford (1710-1771)] introduced it to Bedfordshire and had it distributed amongst the tenants.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London