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Sir Joseph Banks papers, 1763-1830

Title: Sir Joseph Banks papers 1763-1830

The papers consist of correspondence, writings, notes, and other papers documenting the personal life and professional career of Sir Joseph Banks, a British naturalist and explorer. Correspondence with stewards and landowners in Lincolnshire and elsewhere detail Banks' interest in agriculture and farming. Other papers relate to family estates, to Banks' scientific investigations and to his interest in the exploration of Africa and other regions. A translation of Frederic Horneman's "Travels into the interior of Africa performed for the African Society," (circa 1800) and letters relating to the death of explorer Mungo Park are included.

ArchivalResource: 6 linear feet (15 boxes, 1 folio)

http://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/mssa.ms.0058 View

Aylesford, Heneage Finch, Earl of, 1751-1812. Autograph letter in third person, signed : [London], to Sir Peter Burrell, 1788 Feb. 14.

Title: Autograph letter in third person, signed : [London], to Sir Peter Burrell, 1788 Feb. 14.

Informing him that the King did not wish the yeomen of the guard to attend the trial of Warren Hastings.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; (8vo)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270132761 View

Banks, Joseph, Sir, 1743-1820. Sir Joseph Banks papers, 1763-1830 (inclusive).

Title: Sir Joseph Banks papers, 1763-1830 (inclusive).

The papers consist of correspondence, writings, notes, and other papers documenting the personal life and professional career of Sir Joseph Banks, a British naturalist and explorer. Correspondence with stewards and landowners in Lincolnshire and elsewhere detail Banks' interest in agriculture and farming. Other papers relate to family estates, to Banks' scientific investigations and to his interest in the exploration of Africa and other regions. A translation of Frederic Horneman's "Travels into the interior of Africa performed for the African Society," (ca. 1800) and letters relating to the death of explorer Mungo Park are included.

ArchivalResource: 6 linear ft. (15 boxes, 1 folio)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702160801 View