From:
Sir William Jackson Hooker
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
[8 Feb 1820]
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/23/4, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Had intended to speak to Smith in person until hearing of death of Smith's mother. Offered position of Professor of Botany of Glasgow University; requests assistance and information from Smith on lecturing, asks for any book recommendations or published botany lectures.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London