George Don, Forfar, [Forfarshire], to James Edward Smith, care of James Sowerby, 2 Mead Place, Lambeth, London

Summary

Sending this letter and enclosed specimens via [James] Sowerby, contains 'Grimmia nigritia', 'G. inclanata', 'G. schisti', 'Bryum gulaium' and 'Bartramia alpina'. Also encloses mosses, a 'Lichen', and a grass found in the white mine near Forfar [Smith annotation: "'Aira caespitosa'"] in 1807. Intends to undertake botanical excursion to the Cairngorns and Clova Mountains soon, but is unsure whether to collect for Sowerby, having heard nothing from him about previous specimens. Requests seeds of 'Felia muscosa' and 'Limosella aquatica'. Requests Smith's opinion on these and previous specimens.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN3436

From

George Don

To

Sir James Edward Smith

Date

10 Aug 1807

Sent from

Forfar, Forfarshire

Sent to

London

Source of text

GB-110/JES/GD/70, 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.

• George Don
• Sir James Edward Smith