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From:
Sir Joseph Banks
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
15 Mar 1815
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/1/93, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Thanks Lady Smith for excellent supply of turkeys had throughout the year. His house attacked by rioters [Corn Law riots], describes noble and fearless behaviour of Lady Banks and his sister. Has confirmed that the French medicine is made of 'Colchicum' and that Dr Wilson of Yoxford, Suffolk, is selling it as a patent medicine, 'Colchicum' now given in St George's Hospital for inflammatory rheumatism.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London