From:
Sir Thomas Gery Cullum
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
6 Sep 1827
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/13/107, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Consulted Mr Alexander on Smith's behalf for his eye complaint, he prescribes the "narcotic fomentation". Received letter from [John] Latham that he is to produce an index for his ["A general history of birds"]. Laments death of Bishop of Carlisle [Samuel Goodenough].
[Note in Smith's hand detailing his reply of 10 September] enquiring of Mr Alexander if he can apply "camph. sp. of wine as heretofore, with cold water afterwards" to his rheumatic eye.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London