From:
Romanus Adolph Hedwig
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
2 Aug 1802
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/5/42, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Thanks for Smith's recognition of his service [elected FMLS]. Sending signet ring with image of his late father, Johann Hedwig [(1730-1799), botanist]. Discussion of ferns: Dawson Turner handling, drawing, and examining these plants for his book; requests any ferns Smith may have. Lists ferns according to Smith's taxonomy, highlighting how many items are missing from Smith's classification.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London