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Reference code
GB 235 GOJ
Title
Gordon, J. Senior
Date(s)
- 1767 - 1776 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
1 Monograph Letter,1 page, ink, 180x300mm
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Hand written letter from J. Gordon Senior, to Reverend/Mr. Tilson, dated 10th of February 1767, re: strawberry plants – Bath strawberry/Chili Beet, Discussing the identification of the strawberry originally brought to England by the Spanish ambassador 10 years previously, falsely called the chili beet. Enclosed seed of the humming–bird plant.
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