John Russell, Endsleigh, Devon, to Sir James Edward Smith

Summary

Mortified that Smith has not yet received his catalogue of Heaths. Gratified by Lady Morley's [Frances Morley (d 1857), 2nd wife of 1st Earl of Morley] favourable opinion of the book. Anxious to begin his collection of 'Salix' at Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire, and would value Smith's assistance. Has [William Jackson] Hooker's "Flora Scotica" but not acquainted with work of Seringne [?]. Hopes to see Smith the next time he is in London.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN1746

From

John Russell

To

Sir James Edward Smith

Date

16 Mar 1825

Sent from

Endsleigh, Devon

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/2/23, The Linnean Society of London

Language

English

Contributor

The Linnean Society of London[View Ɛpsilon collection]

Also published in The Correspondence of Sir James Edward Smith, The Linnean Society's Archive Catalogue.

• John Russell
• Sir James Edward Smith