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

Summary

Encloses an arrangement of the species and varieties of 'Salix' compiled by his late gardener [George] Sinclair and asks Smith's opinion prior to Smith examining his collection at Woburn Abbey. Offers to accompany Smith from London to Woburn Abbey.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN1747

From

John Russell

To

Sir James Edward Smith

Date

8 May 1827

Sent from

Endsleigh, Devon

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/2/24, 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.