Michel Esprit Giorna, Turin, [Italy], to James Edward Smith

Summary

List of products of mines in the Duchy of Aosta that Baron d'Avise de Charvensod would like to exchange for samples from Cornish lead mines, Derbyshire mines and coal mines near Swanwick, Derbyshire. Has been unable to send promised drawings of birds and insects as preparations for the marriage of the Duke of Aoste have employed every painter in the city but shall try to send them soon. Introduces Henry Matthey of Turin who is attempting to set himself up in London, information on his family. Dr Ballardi has sent a box of plant specimens to Smith.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN2813

From

Michel Esprit Giorna

To

Sir James Edward Smith

Date

21 Feb 1789

Sent from

Turin, Italy

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/5/12, The Linnean Society of London

Language

French

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.

• Michel Esprit Giorna
• Sir James Edward Smith