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- 1857 - 1860 (Creation)
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Extent: 1 folder, 3 letters
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Letters from J S Henslow to B J Sullivan and T Tyndall to Hooker
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Admin History: Sir William Jackson Hooker KH FRS FRSE FLS (6 July 1785 – 12 August 1865) was an English systematic botanist and organiser, and botanical illustrator. He held the post of Regius Professor of Botany at Glasgow University, and was Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. He enjoyed the friendship and support of Sir Joseph Banks for his exploring, collecting and organising work. Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker OM GCSI CB PRS (30 June 1817 – 10 December 1911) was one of the greatest British botanists and explorers of the 19th century. He was a founder of geographical botany and Charles Darwin's closest friend. He succeeded his father as director of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew