Letters from Paul Constant Billot (1796-1863) to William Pamplin

Scope and Content

i. Besançon - Regarding 12-20 centuries of dried plants sent for Mr. Babington, is sending 21-22 centuries for him by rail. (Document in French).

ii. 10 August 1857 - Maguenau? - Payment for above so that 21-22 will sent at end of year. They contain plants of Algeria and Tuscany. (Document in French).

iii. 7 October 1857 - Maguenau? - Payment for 21 and 22. 23 and 24 appear summer 1858. The work by Knapp is too dear! (Document in French).