From:
Sir Thomas Frankland
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
25 Sep 1822
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/15/70, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
His pamphlet in great demand; encloses copy titled "Percussion Locks" which includes three engravings of woodcocks by [Thomas] Bewick [(1753-1828), ornithologist] but drawn by himself and son [extant]. Glad his red viper "has at last bitten somebody's fancy".
Pamphlet entitled "Percussion Locks", by Frankland.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London