Communications from [Philippe Picot] Lapeyrouse who is unsure if Smith received the numerous letters he sent, including: informing him of publication of his "Flore des Pyrenees" which he would like Smith to sell copies of, intends to publish another five volumes; how to purchase "Flora Lapponica", "Flora Londinensis", and "Plantae Cryptogam"; and sending dried of plants to Smith via Mertens. Requests British specimens of 'Ulva' and 'Conferva', has been botanising with [Albrecht Wilhelm] Roth [(1757-1834)]; requests specimens of the "Dicksonian discoveries"; and asks for introduction to [Dawson] Turner on strength of his collection of "algae aquaticae".

Encloses a letter from Jacquin, apologises for not being able to visit Smith in Norwich before commencing his tour through England and Scotland. Complains that his cousin's poor correspondence skills have lost him his chance of joining the Linnean Society when it was offered by Smith, consequently asks for introductions to learned men of natural history.