Letters, 1753-1771.

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Letters, 1753-1771.

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These are copies in an unknown hand [the name "Meriel Nevill Watt" appears in the front of the volume] of letters, primarily from Ellis, that were published in the "Philosophical Transactions" of the Royal Society in London. Most relate to botanical topics, and many are written to Peter Collinson. A few are written by Peter Woulfe. Included are contemporary engravings from the "Transactions," as well as original wash drawings copied from the engravings.

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American Philosophical Society Library

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American Philosophical Society Library

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Watt, Meriel Nevill.

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Ellis, John, 1710?-1776

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John Ellis was a naturalist. From the description of Letters, 1753-1771. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 173466276 From the guide to the John Ellis letters, 1753-1771, 1753-1771, (American Philosophical Society) ...

Collinson, Peter, 1694-1768

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John Bartram was the first native American botanist and made many journeys through the southern frontier, collecting seeds and bulbs for transplanting. From the guide to the John Bartram correspondence, 1735-1775, 1735-1775, (American Philosophical Society) Peter Collinson was a London merchant and naturalist. From the description of Letters, [ca. 1740]-1770. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122489517 From the description of ...

Woulfe, Peter, 1727?-1803

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