[James Cleland, Scottish statistician and historical writer; W.J. Hooker] Autograph Letter Signed James Cleland to Doctor Hooker, Bath Street [W.J. Hooker

See Image.One page, 4to, staining, sl. crumpled, closed tears, but text complete and clear. Dear Sir [Doctor Hooker in bottom corner] I regret exceedingly that hitherto it has not been in my power to offer my services in the way of showing your friend our Manufactures; I have been taken up with two or three meetings every day. On Monday next or any subsequent day which may be convenient for you and your friend.I will bemost happy to accompany you[...]. At the foot of the page is written [James Cleland] Author of Annals of Glasgow - a Statistical Account of the City of Glasgow &c. Notes: a. Cleland was involved in the Census of this year,1821; b. W.J. Hooker held the post of Regius Professor of Botany at Glasgow University, [1820-1841], where he worked with the botanist and lithographer Thomas Hopkirk and enjoyed the supportive friendship of Joseph Banks for his exploring, collecting and organising work.~100~AUTOGRAPH BOTANIST KEW HOOKER GLASGOW~ ~0~OL67~ ~ ~ ~ ~

26421~25/11/2024~False~John Lindley, botanist, gardener and orchidologist.~[John Lindley, botanist, gardener and orchidologist.] Brief Autograph Note Signed John Lindley to J.D.[H?][J.D. Hooker?](J.D. Hooker, botanist and explorer, Darwin's closest friend).