Item 2 - Letter from James Lee to Thomas Blaikie

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GB 235 BLT/2/2

Title

Letter from James Lee to Thomas Blaikie

Date(s)

  • 1792-11-07 (Creation)

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Extent and medium

Handwritten letter on one sheet of paper.

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Name of creator

Lee, James, 1754-1824, gardener
(1754-1824)

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Repository

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Archives

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Scope and content

Letter from James Lee to Thomas Blaikie outlining concerns regarding payment for materials supplied and requesting assurances be given. Letter has also been annotated by Blaikie regarding payment.

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Open for consultation on appointment with the archivist.

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Permission for reproduction is required from RBGE.

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  • English

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    Physical characteristics and technical requirements

    Very fragile, requiring extremely careful handling.

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    Dates of creation revision deletion

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