S W Turner, Wellhouse, Mirfield, [Yorkshire], to James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk]

Summary

Encloses two rare fungi he recently found [extant]: 'Xyloma pini' and 'Trichia reticulata', observations on his finding them. Thanks Smith for offer to send ferns; directions for sending. Will be glad to hear when the fourth part of "Flora Britannica" is published.

Two specimens, labelled, "'Trichia reticulata'" and "'Xyloma pini' Messrs de Albertini & de Schweiniz" [attached to JES/COR/26/26].

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN2499

From

S W Turner

To

Sir James Edward Smith

Date

28 Dec 1807

Sent from

Mirfield, Yorkshire

Sent to

Norwich, Norfolk

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/26/27, 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.

• S W Turner
• Sir James Edward Smith