Ref NoGB-110/JES/COR/21/49
TitleArthur Bruce, Head of the Pleasance, [Edinburgh], to James Edward Smith, Norwich, [Norfolk]
DescriptionReceived Smith's letter of 10 May [1800]. Comments on discrepancies in 'Astragalus' specimens sent by Mr Cullum. Comments of the Linnean Society on his paper on horned cattle "just"; further observations. Hopes to live to see completion of "Flora Britannica". Account of Mr [Charles] Morse, young botanical protege introduced by Smith; introduced him to Dr Rutherford. Thanks for curious collection of seeds of plants he has never seen; has given them to the Botanic Garden.
Date23 May 1800
LevelItem
Extent4 pp
LanguageEnglish
Related MaterialBruce, A (n.d.). Some observations on the colour of horned cattle / Arthur Bruce. Read 5 Nov.1799. Dated Edinburgh 10 Jul.1799.

Smith, J E, (1800-1804). "Flora Britannica" London: Davis.
PrevRefNo21.85
Finding_AidsDawson, W R (1934). "Catalogue of the manuscripts in the Library of The Linnean Society - Part I. The Smith papers: The correspondence and miscellaneous papers of Sir James Edward Smith", London: Linnean Society.
Creator NameBruce, Arthur (1726-1805)
Access_StatusOpen
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
GB/110/1/299Bruce; Arthur (c 1725-1805); land surveyorc 1725-1805
GB/110/1/86Rutherford; Daniel (1749-1819); physician and botanist1749-1819
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