Thomas Furly Forster, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, to Sir James Edward Smith, Surry Street, Norwich, [Norfolk]

Summary

Thanks for Smith's letter; glad Smith determined 'Lotus angustifolius', which was his original name for it, has cultivated it for years. Discusses 'Cnicus heteroclitus'; small sketch in ink of root. Lists desiderata taken from "Flora Britannica" of plants he would like to cultivate.

Will assist Smith's nephew, Edward Smith, any way he can, though business currently slow. Studying 'Rubus', list of species he has found here.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN2113

From

Thomas Furly Forster

To

Sir James Edward Smith

Date

20 Jul 1817

Sent from

Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Sent to

Norwich, Norfolk

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/22/38, 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.

• Sir James Edward Smith
• Thomas Furly Forster