Alexander Anderson, 4 Leadenhall Street, London, to James Edward Smith

Summary

Discusses 'Dianthus caryophyllus' and proposes two additions to Smith's description of the genus, being 'caryophyllus' and 'hortensia', with three small sketches in pen illustrating his argument. Justifies his course of study.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN394

From

Alexander Anderson

To

Sir James Edward Smith

Date

24 Oct 1807

Sent from

London

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/1/44, 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.

• Alexander Anderson
• Sir James Edward Smith