From:
Arthur Bruce
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
24 Jun 1802
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/21/53, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Death of one of Smith's "most affectionate friends" [Smith annotation: "Mr J. Mackay", John Mackay (1772-1802), employed at Dickson nursery, Edinburgh]. Still waiting to hear from [James] Playfair [(1738-1819), Church of Scotland minister] to hear further on bees. Dr Waltner still unwell and his class dormant. Received Devon 'Fucus' specimens from Lady Ashburton, sends onto Smith.His health good.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London