From:
Arthur Bruce
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
23 May 1803
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/21/54, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Hopes Smith less distressed. Remarkable distress and mortality at Edinburgh so far this year; his own health poor. Received letter from [James] Playfair [(1738-1819), Church of Scotland minister] in March indicating he is still interested in studying honey bees and drones; understands he is to publish his findings. Fears the overturn of peace. [George] Don going on well in Botanic Garden.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London