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From:
Philippe Durand
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
26 Sep 1802
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/4/78, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Revives their correspondence with intention of offering product of his Tangier plant collecting and everything that may interest Smith in France, to which he is returning. Has not had any book on botany since he left France in 1792, excepting fourteenth edition of the Systema Naturae. Encloses catalogue of plants.

Has not forgotten Smith's offer in 1796 to send New Holland plants. Broussonet is still near the Canaries, had hoped to reach the Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Philippe Durand
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
1 Jan 1803
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/4/79, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Hopes Smith received the small collection of plants from the area around Tangier he sent September [1802]. He is in Madrid to assist [Antonio José] Cavanilles and other botanists before returning to France next March, where he intends to dedicate himself to botany and natural history. Claims Smith's promise in 1796 of sending New Holland and British plants. Would like to maintain a correspondence with Smith on his return to France.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London