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LINNEAN2418

From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
12 Jun 1827
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/25/38, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Sorry to hear of Smith's illness. Asks that when Smith is at his friend Mr Forster's [probably Edward Forster] to compare his collection of willows against the Woburn catalogue. Invites Smith visit Woburn [Abbey, Bedfordshire] whilst he is in London. Pleased to hear that Smith is going to sit to "that admirable artist", [Francis Leggatt] Chantrey [(1781-1841), sculptor] for his bust.

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The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2419

From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
25 Jun 1827
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/25/39, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Sorry to hear of cause of Smith's detention in the country. [Edward] Forster had invited [George] Sinclair to see his collection of willows; sorry Smith will not be able to see him but will ensure specimens are sent to Smith.

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