From:
Thomas Martyn
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
16 Jun 1813
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/7/9, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Smith's candidature for Botany Professorship at Cambridge University. Relates Smith's progress, has support of vice-chancellor [William Chafy (1779-1843) vice-chancellor 1813 & 1829] but some trustees [of the Botanic Garden] may be hostile. Details of his salary, £200 per annum.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London