From:
John Pitchford
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
3 Dec 1790
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/24/73, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Discouraged by Smith's mention of the difficulties of settling the mints, but not yet abandoning his intention; sending Smith all his specimens, discusses 'Mentha sativa', 'M. gentilis', 'M. exigua', 'M. villosa', and 'M. sylvestris'.
Compliments to [James] Sowerby, intends to take his "little work" ["English botany"], "the botanist searches in vain for something to feast upon". Compliments Smith's "Icones pictae" but unable to purchase it. Encloses two 'Squilla' for determination.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London