Henry Cox, Baudah, [India ?] to Nathaniel Wallich

Summary

Encloses specimen of a plant used as a febrifuge when taken with peppercorns and water; observations, the people call it "Nye". Their garden not thriving on account of bad soil and lack of a well; a few of the seeds Wallich sent have germinated, listed; hopes for more success next year when the well is completed. Discusses plants to grow.

[Spec 10 written in pencil at top of verso of first folio]

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN2032

From

Henry C M Cox

To

Nathaniel Wallich

Date

20 Nov 1825

Sent from

Baudah, [India ?]

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/21/68, 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.