From:
Francis Hamilton
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
22 Nov 1806
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/2/131, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Thanks Smith for recommending him to [Amelia] Hume regarding campaign to be appointed William Roxburgh's successor [at Calcutta Botanic Garden] over Roxburgh's son and explains why "young Roxburgh" is not adequately qualified. Has started working on an index for his journal.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London