From:
Edward Forster
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
5 Apr 1826
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/22/19, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Sending specimens of living 'Salix borreri', collected by [William] Borrer in Bredalbane, [Perthshire]. Invites Smiths to stay at Hale End, so they can attend Linnean Society [anniversary meeting] together. Received paper from [Henry Thomas] Colebrooke [(1765-1837), botanist] on the Quinary divisions, unsure if he was serious or hoaxing them. Concerned that the Society will never be able to accomplish rotation of chair by the vice-presidents.
[Smith noted his reply in corner of verso of first folio]: replied by telegraph will be with Forster on 1 May.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London