From:
Aylmer Bourke Lambert
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
12 Jan 1826
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/6/98, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Thanks for turkey and specimens of 'Dianthus'. [Samuel Goodenough] ill. Fonthill Abbey and grounds purchased by [John] Benett [(1773-1852), his brother-in-law], the walks and drives to kept in good order. The abbey itself is in ruins, mentions the tower falling with a "tremendous crash" and the previous owner, [John] Farquhar [(1751-1826)], having a narrow escape. Acquired work on Brazilian ferns.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London