From:
Thomas Lamb
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
5 Nov 1799
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/23/44, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Wishes to introduce botany to the area, whose walks provide so many plants, via a course of lectures explaining Linnaean system; requests Smith's advice. Marquis of Blandford [George Spencer-Churchill] and Murray only men of neighbourhood with any botanical knowledge, hopes latter will prove to be a valuable Linnean Society member.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London