Collinson-Bartram Papers, 1732-1773 1732-1773

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Collinson-Bartram Papers, 1732-1773 1732-1773

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This collection is principally letters to Collinson about seeds, plants, and gardens from seed cultivators and owners of country estates, including Cadwallader Colden, John Hanbury, Lord and Lady Petre, the Duke of Norfolk, the Duke of Richmond, Sir Hans Sloane, and Daniel Solander. There are also several letters of John Bartram to William Bartram and Philip Miller.

0.25 Linear feet, 37 items.

American Philosophical Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6631480

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