Olof Swartz, Stockholm, [Sweden], to John Harriman, Gainford, near Darlington, Durham

Summary

After consultation with [Erik] Acharius he has arranged the collection of Lichens sent by Harriman: extensive notes on collection including determination and synonymy, with annotations by Smith, including comment on quality of [James] Dickson's specimens.

Has sent a parcel of Swedish lichens to Harriman in return, under care of Sir Joseph Banks. Responds to lichen queries in Harriman's previous letter.

Desiderata, in Smith's hand, of lichens and cryptogams.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN2427

From

Olof Peter Swartz

To

John Harriman

Date

6 Nov 1804

Sent from

Stockholm, Sweden

Sent to

Gainford, Durham

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/25/46, 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 Harriman
• Olof Peter Swartz