From:
Henry C M Cox
To:
Nathaniel Wallich
Date:
20 Nov 1825
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/21/68, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Encloses specimen of a plant used as a febrifuge when taken with peppercorns and water; observations, the people call it "Nye". Their garden not thriving on account of bad soil and lack of a well; a few of the seeds Wallich sent have germinated, listed; hopes for more success next year when the well is completed. Discusses plants to grow.
[Spec 10 written in pencil at top of verso of first folio]
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London