Robert Brown has cast much doubt on the integrity of the seed-planting experiment.

Has sent WK’s paper to the Annals and Magazine of Natural History (Kemp 1844).

Regrets the delay in sending copies of his paper.

Encloses a copy of his Glen Roy paper. Asks for more details of Kemp’s work on the terraces of the Eildon hills.

Describes germination of seeds found in sand-pit and the geological setting of the sand-pit.

Postulates existence of ancient lake along the course of the River Tweed. Notes evidence of glaciation.

Describes germination of seeds he discovered. Cites similar story of seeds found in coal-mine.

Gives further description of gravel bank [of River Tweed] and other geological details.

Thanks CD for kind letter concerning seeds. Believes soil in which they were planted was contaminated.

Describes growth of plants raised from seeds he found in sand-pit.

Approves of the paper CD has drawn up concerning WK’s seed discovery.

Mentions article in Gardeners’ Chronicle.

Describes circumstances surrounding discovery of seed in sand-pit. Encloses certificates testifying to the good character of the men involved.