Search: letter in document-type 
1790-1799::1796 in date 
Durand, Philippe in correspondent 
Sorted by:

Showing 11 of 1 item

From:
Philippe Durand
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
13 Mar 1796
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/4/77, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Sending Smith parcel of plants and seeds from Gibraltar, Africa, and Portugal for Sir Joseph Banks, and a new dioecious plant called 'Thulea'. Also sending bulbs, insects collected by Broussonet, minerals, and shells.

Broussonet has requested names of plants sent. Fears Smith has not received several letters he previously sent. Broussonet has advised him to go to England. Requests Smith's assistance in establishing correspondence and exchanges with interested naturalists, including Fabricius.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London