From:
Samuel Goodenough
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
9 Apr 1808
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/11/67, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Discusses etymology and usage of 'Atho' in "Flora Graeca". Reassures Smith he read and sent a letter on Smith's "Introduction to Botany". Advocates revival of exhibits of material at Linnean Society meetings. Thinks Smith correct about Dr [Samuel] Johnson's [(1709-1784), author] "shard-born beetle". Sick of attending the "tiresome, ill-conducted debates" at the House of Lords.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London