Thomas Martyn, Pertenhall, [Bedfordshire], to James Edward Smith, Caius College Lodge, Cambridge, [Cambridgeshire]

Summary

Smith's candidature for Botany Professorship at Cambridge University. Confirms that Smith is correct in thinking that the [Walkerian] Lecturer need not be a member of the University, and can be a foreign or a stranger, but warns of "powerful opposition". Has written to the five trustees of the Botanic Garden in support of Smith and offers to write to the masters of Pembroke and Clare Hall Colleges when Smith decides to canvas. Shall be directed by Sir Joseph Banks in his private negotiations with Smith.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN3132

From

Thomas Martyn

To

Sir James Edward Smith

Date

11 Jun 1813

Sent from

Pertenhall, Bedfordshire

Sent to

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/7/8, 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.