From:
Thomas Butt
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
22 Jan 1799
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/2/107, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Thanks Smith for his attention in identifying 'Anchusa officinalis', describes its habitat and opinion on whether it is indigenous. Has left instructions with a friend to send specimens to [James] Sowerby, as requested. Lord Valentia [George Annesley] hopes to soon see Smith in London.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London