From:
Samuel Goodenough
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
2 Sep 1813
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/GD/52, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Sends two plants from [George] Don; cannot work out the 'Anthemis', which is near 'A. cotula', and asks if the 'Atriplex' is 'A. alba' of Gmelin.
Encloses fruit of 'Rosa rubella' at request of Mr Holme. Asks Smith's opinion on news from Europe and whether the "step of Austria" will end the war. Query on calyx of 'Rosa rubella' constant?". Suffering from gout in his left arm and hand.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London