Burchell, William John (1781-1863) Burchell , William John , 1781-1863 , explorer and naturalist Botany Scientific expeditions Field work Research work Papers of William John Burchell, 1806-1871, comprising 4 series. The first series (WJB/1) contains notes which relate to Burchell's time on St. Helena. The second series (WJB/2) contains documents of the flora of Africa. The third series (WJB/3) contains notes from Burchell's expedition to Brazil via Portugal, Madeira and Tenerife. The fourth (WJB/4) contains manuscripts, correspondence and notes which date from 1800 to 1859 and relate to different plant collecting expeditions. 1806-1871 4 series; 21 bound volumes https://atom.aim25.com/burchell-william-john-1781-1863 GB 0068 WJB The original letterbook is held by the grandson of Edith M Lucas. eng https://atom.aim25.com/royal-botanic-gardens-kew Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Unrestricted - surrogates to be used where available.