From:
Thomas Lamb
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
22 Jun 1802
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/23/45, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Found 'Hieracium sylvaticum' on same hill as mentioned in [John] Gerard's [(1545-1612), botanist] "Herbal", apologises if incorrect as ornithology is his favourite pursuit, not botany. Sends specimens for "English botany", notes on habitat. Examined 'Pilosella' of John Bauhin.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London