Unable to supply specimen of newly found crystalised mineral for [William] Thomson [(c 1760-1806), mineralogist and physician], as he only has one specimen himself. Pleased to hear Smith is composing his botanical lectures and undertaking new edition of "Systema [naturae]".

Introduces Dr Millar, with whom he is sending his "inestimable, invaluable, inaugural performance". Note on 'Cerastium tetrandrium'.

Sends enclosed from Dr [John] Berkenhout [(1730-1791), physician and writer] [presumably copy of Berkenhout's "Clavis Anglica linguae botanicae" (1789)], for Smith to respond to as he sees fit.

Draft of Smith's review John Berkenhout's [(1730-1791), physician and writer] to "Clavis Anglica linguae botanicae" (1789), which appeared in the "Analytical Review" of March or April 1791.

Comments on 'Ophrys paludos' of "Flora Danica", which resembles 'O. loeslii' Linnaeus; and 'Equisetum sylvaticum', which he discovered to be 'E. fluviatile'. Sends specimens of 'Carex gracilis' Curtis and 'C. caespitosa'; observations, including remarks by [Samuel] Goodenough. Requests 'Dianthus glaucus'.

Sends specimens for determination, to be returned: one is possibly the true 'Dianthus glaucus' and the other a 'Potamogeton'. Received letter from [Samuel] Goodenough in which he states 'Carex caespitosa' does not grow in England; disagrees, also mentions 'C. gracilis'. Encloses 'Jungermania asplenioides' gathered near Holy-well, Flintshire; observations, it may be 'viticulosa'.

Asks after particulars of Smith's projected new work ["Icones pictae plantarum"]; hopes he will not forget a "Flora Britannica", the need for one. Sending specimens for Linnean Society of 'Salsola fruticosa' and 'Carex caespitosa' "Fl[ora] Ang[lica]". Believes 'Sparganium natans' will turn out to be 'S. simplex' Fl Ang.

Thanks for specimens. Asks if [John] Lightfoot's annotated copy of [William] Hudson's "Flora Anglica" is still for sale at White's. [Thomas] Woodward agrees with him that his 'Carex caespitosa' is not 'C. gracilis' in a small state, as Smith and [Samuel] Goodenough think; observations. Sent Goodenough two specimens of a possible 'Galium isuliginosum'. Thanks for Smith's notes on 'Dianthus glaucus'; observations. Sending "smallest known" 'Potamogeton', possibly Hudson's 'P. setacea', and possible 'Lichen pertusus'.

Specimen label attached with note "'Mucor infusorius' Lee", no specimen extant.

Sending Smith specimens of 'Holosteum umbellatum'. Congratulates Smith on his publication ["Reliquiae rudbeckianae" (1789)] and praises the drawings. Saw that Smith intends to give up further investigation of English 'Carex caespitosa'; argues that the "great & little plants"are the same species and not varieties, caused by differences in soils and climates. Requests 'Alisma natans'. Mr Rigby, Mr Morgan, and two others are going to the glaciers; hints from Smith on what may be found would be appreciated. Encloses specimen for determination. Found 'Selinum palustre'.

Thanks for Smith's letter of 17 March [1789]. Explains the difficulties he has in pursuing botany: too busy with his medical practice to botanise in local area, and too far from London to study exotics, which confines his studies to books, of which he has none.

Informed by [Aylmer Bourke] Lambert of formation of the Linnean Society, thanks Smith for invitation to join and asks to pay his subscription as a sum rather than annually. Thanks for Smith's botanical information, as he no longer has a London botanical correspondent. Had hoped that [Thomas] Marsham's scheme would have "comprehended the whole Fauna", as on plan of "Fauna Suecica". Requests information on Smith's "Plantarum icones".

Signed [Josef Franz] Jacquin's Royal Society nomination certificate; offers to show Jacquin Dorset if his tour of Britain takes him west. Thanks Smith for invitation to view Linnaean collections.

The genera 'Turrea' and 'Passiflora'.

Introduces Viborg; has finished work on 'Passifloraceae'.

Received Smith's letter of 19 September 1788. Thanks for book by Mr Ellis and one of Smith's Latin dissertations. Shall send copies of his dissertation on the propagation of fish in which he discusses two hermaphrodite fish, 'Perca' and 'Canna'. Is following this publication with one on propagation of cartilaginous fish and one on propagation of crabs, asks whether it is preferred for them to be written in Latin or Italian. Admires Smith's own work on the propagation of the species and his notes on Linnaeus. Not convinced by [Johann] Hedwig's arguments.

Forster; insanity of Le Breton.

Botanical losses by severe frost; details of temperatures; high opinion of Forster.

Recalls journey with Smith from Lyons to Montpellier which created his interest in botany; project to found National History Museum.

Introduces Chev. d'Araujo.

Thanks Smith for Linnean Society diploma and Smith's paper on the "propagation of species". In return sends Smith Correspondent Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences of Turin diploma, procured on 4 June 1789, and hopes in time to propose him as an Associate Foreign Member, if Smith would fulfill the criteria by sending further papers to be read. Offers to send memoirs of the society and asks for seeds of 'Smithia'. Asks whether Smith would like to be an Associate Foreign Member of the Royal Agricultural Society of Turin. On behalf of Smith shall liase with the booksellers Reycends on the sale of Smith's works. Asks for his respects to be given to Sir Joseph Banks.

Will have to delay his paper on 'Begonia' as Smith is not in London for the first meeting of the Linnean Society and he needs to see the Linnaean Herbarium to settle 'Begonia capensis'. Also suspects that the large-leaved 'Begonia' in Linneaus the younger's herbarium is the 'Begonia grandeflora' of [Joseph von Nicolaus] Jacquin and 'Begonia macrophylla' of Lamarck. Studying [Antoine Laurent de] Jussieu's "Genera Plantarum", and will be necessary for Smith to study before publishing any more work.

[Smith has briefly noted his reply] Hopes to be in London for the first meeting but not in time to study 'Begonia', so will supply somthing else for the meeting, comments on errors on Lichens in volume two of Jacquin's ["Collectanea ad botanicam"].

A great deal of sickness in Genoa in the winter "has swept away a prodigious amount of our inhabitants". None of [William] Batt's [(1744-1812) physician and chemist] patients died, earning him great credit but the plants in his botanic garden have all been frozen, asks Smith to procure whatever replacements he can. Sir Thomas Rumbold [(1736-1791) administrator of India] and his family have been visiting. Asks to pass apologies to Lord Verney should Smith see him. Thanks Smith for items sent for his little museum. Sending a collection of petrifications for Smith from Baron de la Turbie. Thanks for the "English songs", which are "very acceptable", and are to be sung at a wedding. Postscript from Caffarena's wife, explaining how her mother has been unable to write and thanking Smith for the English songs.

List of products of mines in the Duchy of Aosta that Baron d'Avise de Charvensod would like to exchange for samples from Cornish lead mines, Derbyshire mines and coal mines near Swanwick, Derbyshire. Has been unable to send promised drawings of birds and insects as preparations for the marriage of the Duke of Aoste have employed every painter in the city but shall try to send them soon. Introduces Henry Matthey of Turin who is attempting to set himself up in London, information on his family. Dr Ballardi has sent a box of plant specimens to Smith.