From:
Thomas Stewart Traill
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
27 Jan 1822
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/26/6, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Solicits Smith to provide a testimonial for [William] Swainson for his candidature for the British Museum post lately occupied by [William Elford] Leach; details Swainson's considerable natural history accomplishments. Mrs Martin [Smith's sister] also recommends Swainson.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London