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LINNEAN1960

From:
Martin Davy
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
28 Feb 1818
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/21/106, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Arrangements for visit by Smith to Cambridge [to canvas for botany professorship].

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The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN3093

From:
Martin Davy
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
3 May 1818
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/7/44, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Smith's candidature for Botany Professorship at Cambridge University. Believes all hope of future success destroyed [with Smith being turned down for professorship], fears it will reflect badly on the university. Asks Smith to recommend Sedgewick to Sir Joseph [Banks] as best candidate for the professorship.

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The Linnean Society of London
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