| Reference number | MM/1/26 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Mutilated manuscript given by Sir Joseph Banks, 6 January 1779 |
| Date | c.1779 |
| Description | "Valerius Cordus was the son of Ennius Cordues, was born in 1515, and was unfortunately, when on his way to Rome in 1544, killed by a horse. His works are rare and the editions Xiosionides which he published are still thought valuable".
MM/1/23 and MM/1/24 describe Banks giving a copy of a work by Cordus to Thomas Pollfield. |
| Extent | 1 side |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8116 | Banks; Sir; Joseph (1744 - 1820); naturalist | 1744 - 1820 |