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LINNEAN63

From:
John Latham
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
29 Jan 1796
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/ADD/50, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Encloses papers and drawings from Colonel [George] Montagu [(1753-1815)] for Linnean Society; Montagu wishes to know whether the sandpiper with red legs and dark body colour is a new species; Latham notes it is similar to 'Tringa maritima' of Norway and Iceland, and one brought from Quebec by Colonel Davies; observations on latter. Also Montagu's accounts of 'Motacilla sylvatica' and 'Alanda petrosa'.

Latham's recommendations for publication of these observations, considering recent publications on the same species.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2258

From:
John Latham
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
11 Aug 1796
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/23/79, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

He is now comfortably settled in this place, invites Smith to visit at any time. Sends specimen of 'Narthecium ossifragum', found locally, and an unidentified leaf. Hopes to take up his "labyrinthic essay" in the winter.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2260

From:
John Latham
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
18 Dec 1796
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/23/80, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Almost finished editing text of his "labyrinthic essay" [on the trachea of birds, see RelatedMaterial below], and drawings nearly done; his concerns, details of the text and drawings

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The Linnean Society of London
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