From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
22 Jan 1816
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/7/36, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Smith's candidature for Botany Professorship at Cambridge University. Will write to his friends in support of Smith's candidacy, his son has also done the same. Has informed Lord Hardwicke [Philip Yorke, 3rd Earl of Hardwicke (1757-1834) ?] of [Thomas] Martyn's [prematurely reported] death, believes he will do everything possible for Smith. Hopes Smith will visit in the summer with [Thomas William] Coke.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London