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LINNEAN2252

From:
John Latham
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
[20 Jan 1795]
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/23/73, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Sends books from Dr [Godfry Christian] Reich, explains discrepancies in contents.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2253

From:
John Latham
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
30 Jan 1795
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/23/74, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Plans to accept [Thomas] Marsham's invitation to dine with Smith and others. Offered MD diploma by Dr [Godfry Christian] Reich as part of his membership of Imperialis Academia Naturae Curiosorum, [Erlang, Germany]; asks Smith and Dr Simmons to sign the certificate in his support.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2254

From:
John Latham
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
8 Feb 1795
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/23/75, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Hopes to send Smith plates needed to make up his set of "[General] synopsis of birds", requests copy of Smith's "Tour of the continent" and "English botany". Does not dare venture beyond indigenous plants. Offers to forward letters for Smith to Dr Reich, Willdenow, and [Johann Christian Daniel von] Schreber [(1739-1810), physician and botanist].

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2255

From:
John Latham
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
28 Feb 1795
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/23/76, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Sending Smith the remaining five volumes of his "[General] synopsis [of birds]", will charge Smith at bookseller to bookseller rate. Requests copy of each number of "English botany" as it is published.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2256

From:
John Latham
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
13 Oct 1795
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/23/77, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Received letter from [Johann Christian Daniel von] Schreber [(1739-1810), physician and botanist] informing him of progress for his diploma for doctor in medicine and surgery. Transcribes section relating to Smith, in Latin: thanks Latham and his colleagues for offer to be admitted to the Royal Society; asks to subscribe to "Linnean Transactions".

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2257

From:
John Latham
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
16 Dec 1795
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/23/78, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Received his diploma of medicine from Hamburg. Will inform [Johann Christian Daniel von] Schreber [(1739-1810), physician and botanist] of progress of his FMLS application. Smith's honour at being made a member of Imperialis Academia Naturae Curiosorum, [Erlang, Germany]. Requests numbers of "English botany" as per their exchange.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2258

From:
John Latham
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
11 Aug 1796
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/23/79, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

He is now comfortably settled in this place, invites Smith to visit at any time. Sends specimen of 'Narthecium ossifragum', found locally, and an unidentified leaf. Hopes to take up his "labyrinthic essay" in the winter.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2260

From:
John Latham
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
18 Dec 1796
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/23/80, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Almost finished editing text of his "labyrinthic essay" [on the trachea of birds, see RelatedMaterial below], and drawings nearly done; his concerns, details of the text and drawings

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2261

From:
John Latham
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
17 Oct 1820
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/23/81, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Announces his intention to publish his "History of Birds", which he intends to fund by subscription. Requests Smith's assistance. Received letter from Sir Thomas Cullum informing him of Lady [Mary] Cullum's successful cataract operation.

Written on printed prospectus and list of subscribers for "Latham's History of Birds".

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2262

From:
John Latham
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
15 Dec 1820
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/23/82, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Sends list of subscribers to his "History of Birds" [extant]; he has received permission to dedicate it to the King [George IV (1762-1830)]. He will commence printing as soon as subscribers reach 150. Criticises [Coenraad Jacob] Temminck's [(1778-1858), zoologist] work [probably "Manuel d'ornithologie" (1815)]. Looking forward to Smith's "Linnaean correspondence".

Written on printed prospectus and list of subscribers for "Latham's History of Birds".

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2263

From:
John Latham
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
8 Mar 1821
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/23/83, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Encloses latest list of subscribers [extant] to his "History of Birds". Examined [Coenraad Jacob] Temminck's [(1778-1858), zoologist] "Manuel [d'ornithologie]" for the work, notes on new genera added to Linnaeus'. Printing expected to commence imminently. Unable to determine whether there will be any ornithology in next "Linnean Transactions", in spite of seeing a list of New Holland parrots when last in London. Asks if Smith knows whether Dr Horrfield will be publishing any of the specimens he brought from Java and Ceylon. Still awaiting news of European subscribers.

Written on printed prospectus and list of subscribers for "Latham's History of Birds".

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2930

From:
John Latham
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
30 Aug 1827
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/6/112, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Printing a "copious" index to his "History of Birds"; details of its intended size. Condolences on death of Samuel Goodenough; believes Smith and himself are only surviving founding members of Linnean Society.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN61

From:
John Latham
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
22 Apr 1791
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/ADD/49, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Sending copies of his "Synopsis [of birds]" and "Index [ornithologicus]" for the Linnean Society.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN63

From:
John Latham
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
29 Jan 1796
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/ADD/50, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Encloses papers and drawings from Colonel [George] Montagu [(1753-1815)] for Linnean Society; Montagu wishes to know whether the sandpiper with red legs and dark body colour is a new species; Latham notes it is similar to 'Tringa maritima' of Norway and Iceland, and one brought from Quebec by Colonel Davies; observations on latter. Also Montagu's accounts of 'Motacilla sylvatica' and 'Alanda petrosa'.

Latham's recommendations for publication of these observations, considering recent publications on the same species.

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The Linnean Society of London
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