From:
Aylmer Bourke Lambert
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
3 Oct 1811
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/6/72, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Has been staying at Sir Richard Hoare's, along with Bishop of Salisbury [John Fisher (1748-1825)], his wife, and [John] Constable [(1776-1837) painter], who is patronised by the Bishop and is making views of the area; he is "well acquainted" with Smith having dined at his house in Norwich. Persuaded Bishop to become a FLS. Enquires whether Smith has given up his genus of 'Duchesnea'.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London