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GB 0096 AL144 · Fonds · 1813

Letter from John Russell of Hamilton Place to [the Earl of Sheffield], 21 May 1813. Accompanying a copy of [George Sinclair's] Account of experiments on the produce and nutritive qualities of different grasses and other plants, instituted by the Duke and conducted with the assistance of Humphrey Davy.

Autograph, with signature.

Russell , John , 1766-1839 , 6th Duke of Bedford , politician
GB 0096 MS 842 · 1973

An unpublished typescript of an anthology of verse and prose on wild flowers written by Eric Edward Mockler-Ferryman in 1973.

Ferryman , Eric Edward Mockler- , 1896-1978 , Colonel , botanist
GB 0096 AL424 · Fonds · [1883-1884]

Letter from Thoomas Algernon Dorien-Smith of Tresco Abbey, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall to James Hooper, 28 Dec [1883-1884]. Intending to send flowers by the next mail. Discussing the demerits of the parcel post for the flower trade's deliveries. The islands are suitable for growing flowers, espcially narcissi, but strong winds prevent fruit-growing.

Autograph, with signature.

Smith , Thomas Algernon Dorien- , d 1918 , tenant and governor of the Isles of Scilly x Dorien-Smith , Thomas Algernon