From:
Sir James Edward Smith
To:
Alexander Macleay
Date:
28 Oct 1816
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/AM/118, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Just returned home from his wife's [Pleasance Smith] brother's wedding. Distressed by news that [Thomas] Marsham has not paid his bills to the Linnean Society; despite all his "indulgence for an unfortunate friend" feels compelled by his obligations to the Society to do everything possible to recover the money; asks that the state of the case be presented to first Council meeting of the session; his knowledge of the case.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London