From:
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
20 Aug 1824
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/ADD/20, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Disappointed to be in England but unable to visit Smith in Norwich, for second time. Sent by the Emperor Alexander [I of Russia (1777-1825)] to obtain living plants for the St Petersburg Imperial Botanic Garden; brief history of the garden; he only has three months before expected back at St Petersburg. Encloses paper for Smith from Jussieu. Hopeful he can start work on a "Flora Russica"
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London