From:
Thomas Rennell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
14 Jul 1814
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/7/32, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Smith's candidature for Botany Professorship at Cambridge University. Transcribes extract from letter received from Provost of King's College stating that he has decided not to promise his vote to anyone until a vacancy is actually open, so as to be able to compare the merits of the respective candidates.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London