From:
Samuel Goodenough
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
13 Nov 1796
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/11/32, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Smith and [Jonas] Dryander have misunderstood each other; Dryander will not become President of the Linnean Society but will accept fixed vice-presidentship, with some reservations. [William] Pilkington [(1758-1848), architect] cannot guarantee regular attendance to be a reader; suggests retaining [Thomas] Marsham for the present. Although everyone "likes Mr [Aylmer Bourke] Lambert extremely" thinks the competition should not be allowed as Dryander is superior in knowledge [possile campaign for vice-presidentship?]. Presses the necessity of maintaining Marsham's cordiality for the Society's general welfare.
On verso of second folio faint outline drawing of a plant, in pencil.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London