From:
Sir James Edward Smith
To:
Pleasance Smith
Date:
30 Jul 1827
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/25/56, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Thanks for Pleasance's letter. Weather "very hot", and he is going on with his "[English] Flora". Asks that Pleasance give "dear little Pleasy some kisses for [him]". Comments on flowers in the garden, including 'Coreopsis tinctroia', 'Agapanthus', and 'Balsam'. His plans for the next few days.
[Note by Pleasance Smith on recto of second folio] "I think this is my dear James's last letter!".
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London