Ref NoGB-110/JES/COR/12/55
TitleSir James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk], to Samuel Goodenough
DescriptionThe Edinburgh regius botany professorship is in the gift of [James Graham, 3rd] Duke of Montrose [(1755–1836)] and was given to [Robert] Graham [(1786-1845), professor of botany at Glasgow; doubts that it was offered to [Robert] Brown. Discusses the relationship between the university, the city, and magistrates of Edinburgh, who had proposed Brown. Smith only applied as a curiosity following an invitation of some professors and others. Feeling more and more indifferent about the Cambridge professorship.
Date13 Jan 1820
LevelItem
Extent4 pp
LanguageEnglish
PrevRefNo12.101
Creator NameSmith, Sir James Edward (1759-1828)
Access_StatusOpen
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
GB/110/1/11Smith; Sir; James Edward (1759-1828); Knight; botanist1759-1828
GB/110/1/35Goodenough; Samuel (1743-1827); Bishop of Carlisle1743-1827
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