John Lightfoot, Uxbridge, [Middlesex], to James Edward Smith, 14 Paradise Row, Chelsea, near London

Summary

The Duchess of Portland [Margaret Cavendish Bentinck (1715-1785) wife of 2nd Duke of Portland] pleased to see Smith's collection, thanks for her presents. Offers to support Smith's candidature at Royal Society. Asks Smith to examine 'Murex ambiguus', 'Murex despectus', and 'Murex corneus' of Linnaeus.

[Part of second folio cropped, no significant information appears to be missing]

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN2939

From

John Lightfoot

To

Sir James Edward Smith

Date

5 May 1785

Sent from

Uxbridge, Middlesex

Sent to

Chelsea, London

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/6/120, 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 Lightfoot
• Sir James Edward Smith