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LINNEAN445

From:
Sir Joseph Banks
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
9 Dec 1814
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/1/90, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

At a loss on the subject of Hermodactyls, [an ancient Greek medicine], but is of the opinion that the gout medicine is composed of that root and that Dr Wilson of Yoxford, Suffolk, who has a medicine similar in taste and smell to that of the French, uses 'Colchicum'. Doubts whether 'Colchicum autumnale' is the same as that used in the Greek Pharmacopoeia. Asks Smith whether any of [John] Sibthorp's papers have any information on the Hermodactyl of the Greeks.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

RS-MM-000800

From:
unknown
To:
Joseph Banks
Date:
14 December 1814
Source of text:
MM/12/156, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

LINNEAN446

From:
Sir Joseph Banks
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
23 Jan 1815
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/1/91, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Subscribing to [John] Hunt's "British Ornithology". Thanks for renewal of "ancient benefaction of turkeys". [Sir William Jackson] Hooker has been given [Alexander von] Humboldts's collection of mosses on condition of publishing them.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN447

From:
Sir Joseph Banks
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
2 Feb 1815
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/1/92, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Thanks Lady Smith for turkey. [Sir William Jackson] Hooker has returned from his travels [a nine month tour of Europe] and has [Alexander von] Humboldt's mosses, believes he also collected some novel 'Cryptogams' whilst climbing in the Alps. Was not aware that Smith intended to keep the Linnaean collections together otherwise would not have encouraged Wilkin to make his [unidentified] proposal. Is hopeful that John Hunt's "British Ornithology" will be a useful acquisition to ornithologists. Thinks that Humboldt has made a mistake in his thoughts on the 'Mauritia' palm due to insufficient specimens. [Robert] Brown curious as to the etymology of 'Mauritia'.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN448

From:
Sir Joseph Banks
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
15 Mar 1815
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/1/93, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Thanks Lady Smith for excellent supply of turkeys had throughout the year. His house attacked by rioters [Corn Law riots], describes noble and fearless behaviour of Lady Banks and his sister. Has confirmed that the French medicine is made of 'Colchicum' and that Dr Wilson of Yoxford, Suffolk, is selling it as a patent medicine, 'Colchicum' now given in St George's Hospital for inflammatory rheumatism.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

Herschel6254

From:
Joseph Banks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1815]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.15
Summary:

Has received his paper, which will be laid before the R.S.L. as soon as he has an opportunity. Is obliged to him for compressing the matter to so small a compass.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

RS-MM-000418

From:
Joseph Banks
To:
John Pond
Date:
14 December 1815
Source of text:
MM/8/78, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-000419

From:
Joseph Banks
To:
Stephen Lee
Date:
18 December 1815
Source of text:
MM/8/79, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-000061

From:
Joseph Banks
To:
Joseph Banks
Date:
4 March 1816
Source of text:
MM/2/39, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-000060

From:
Joseph Banks
To:
Joseph Banks
Date:
5 March 1816
Source of text:
MM/2/38, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-000062

From:
Joseph Banks
To:
Joseph Banks
Date:
11 June 1816
Source of text:
MM/2/40, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-000063

From:
Joseph Banks
To:
Joseph Banks
Date:
17 June 1816
Source of text:
MM/2/41, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-000064

From:
Joseph Banks
To:
Richard Westmacott
Date:
20 June 1816
Source of text:
MM/2/42, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-001511

From:
Joseph Banks
To:
George Douglas, 16th Earl of Morton
Date:
9 August 1816
Source of text:
MM/19/119, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

LINNEAN449

From:
Sir Joseph Banks
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
15 Jan 1817
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/1/94, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Thanks for turkey. Asks whether [William] Roscoe is currently able to accept visits from strangers.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN450

From:
Sir Joseph Banks
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
9 Jun [1817]
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/1/95, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Informs Smith he will be at Spring Grove, Isleworth, Middlesex, for a while and encloses £6 for supply of turkeys.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN1899

From:
Sir Joseph Banks
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
25 Dec 1817
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/20/51, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Thanks for turkies and buns. Comments on Smith's article on botany in the "Scotch Encyclopedia" [Rees' "Cyclopedia"], which he had previously neglected to peruse; admires his defence of Linnaeus' natural classes but considers De Jussieu's system superior. Comments on the "immense" improvement in botany since he first started studying it, citing Smith and [James] Sowerby's "English botany", which would have saved him years of labour.

[Note in Smith's hand] this letter printed in "Selection of the Correspondence of Linnaeus" vol 2 p.577.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN451

From:
Sir Joseph Banks
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
10 Jan 1818
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/1/96, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Objects to DeWitt Clinton's candidature to Royal Society on grounds of his never having lived in England, or being as much a man of science as David Hosack, an American who was accepted on his talents. Believes accepting him in his position as President of the New York Society would set a precedent. Enquires after the Peterson family and wonders whether they have been detained at Holkham, [Norfolk, home of Thomas William Coke] "by the charms of the ladies or the talents of the gentlemen".

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

RS-MM-000057

From:
Joseph Banks
To:
Mr Durham
Date:
10 June 1818
Source of text:
MM/2/35, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-000421

From:
Joseph Banks
To:
Thomas Young
Date:
20 May 1819
Source of text:
MM/8/83, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society
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