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From:
Jacob Bigelow
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
2 Oct 1816
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/20/81, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Introduces Francis Boott; his knowledge and skills; possesses the best collection of American plants he has seen; intends to live in Britain for some years. Sends American edition of Smith's "Introduction to Botany". Sends 20 possibly new plants not found in Willdenow, Michaux, or Pursh, and full description, which he sends as a paper for the Linnean Society. Brief remarks on several of the specimens, including: 'Salicornia', 'Holcus', 'Melica', 'Hottaria', 'Rumex', 'Arenaria' or 'Stellaria', 'Prunus', 'Ranunculus paludosus', 'Sonchus'. Pleased Smith was satisfied with the packet he sent last year and the 'Orchideae'. Would welcome a copy of "Flora Britannica"; not available in USA.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London