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Has received his paper, which will be laid before the R.S.L. as soon as he has an opportunity. Is obliged to him for compressing the matter to so small a compass.
Subscribing to [John] Hunt's "British Ornithology". Thanks for renewal of "ancient benefaction of turkeys". [Sir William Jackson] Hooker has been given [Alexander von] Humboldts's collection of mosses on condition of publishing them.
Thanks Lady Smith for turkey. [Sir William Jackson] Hooker has returned from his travels [a nine month tour of Europe] and has [Alexander von] Humboldt's mosses, believes he also collected some novel 'Cryptogams' whilst climbing in the Alps. Was not aware that Smith intended to keep the Linnaean collections together otherwise would not have encouraged Wilkin to make his [unidentified] proposal. Is hopeful that John Hunt's "British Ornithology" will be a useful acquisition to ornithologists. Thinks that Humboldt has made a mistake in his thoughts on the 'Mauritia' palm due to insufficient specimens. [Robert] Brown curious as to the etymology of 'Mauritia'.
Thanks Lady Smith for excellent supply of turkeys had throughout the year. His house attacked by rioters [Corn Law riots], describes noble and fearless behaviour of Lady Banks and his sister. Has confirmed that the French medicine is made of 'Colchicum' and that Dr Wilson of Yoxford, Suffolk, is selling it as a patent medicine, 'Colchicum' now given in St George's Hospital for inflammatory rheumatism.