From:
Patrick Neill
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
17 Aug 1816
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/7/104, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Thanks for introduction to Mr and Mrs Kett, bad weather prevented them from doing much together. Pleased with second edition of the "Compendium [florae Britannicae]". News of David Don [(1799-1841)], second son of George Don, who has discovered a new 'Carex'. Encloses flower of 'Astragalus campestris'. 'Assa foelida' has flowered, advice on growing it from seed.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London