Title:
Adam Afzelius, Uppsala, [Sweden], to James Edward Smith
Type:
Image
Licence:
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Repository:
The Linnean Society of London
Collection:
Smith Correspondence
Reference number:
JES/COR/1/33
Archival level:
Item
Creator name:
Afzelius, Adam (1750-1837)
Date:
29 Mar 1803
Placement:
Volume 1
Extent:
3 pp
Language:
en
Description:
Difficulties of sending living plants to England from his current location. Is sending cuttings of 'Salix caprea' male and female, 'Salix rosmannifolia' female, and 'Pyrus salicefolia'. Discussion of roses sent earlier, at least two different species of 'Rosa cinnamomea' and comparison with those in Linnaeus' "Species Plantarum". Married with a son, domestic affairs have delayed various publications.
Sender:
Afzelius, Adam
Sent from location:
Uppsala, Sweden
Recipient:
Smith, Sir James Edward
Notes:
Smith replied 12 Oct [1803]
Related material:
Linnaeus, C, (1753). "Species plantarum ..." Holmiae: Impensis Laurentii Salvii, 2 vols.
Finding aids:
Dawson, 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.
Previous reference number:
1.55
