Arthur Bruce, Head of the Pleasance, [Edinburgh], to James Edward Smith

Summary

Has been in Fife but did not find any plants of interest. Dr Rutherford ill this season; hopes it is not serious on account of the great contributions he has made. Dr Waltner continues very ill. Joy of the country; "peace and the prospect of plenty shines in every face".

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN2014

From

Arthur Bruce

To

Sir James Edward Smith

Date

9 Oct 1801

Sent from

Edinburgh

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/21/51, 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.

• Arthur Bruce
• Sir James Edward Smith