Smith's candidature for Botany Professorship at Cambridge University. Erroneous reports of his death in Norwich and London papers have initiated canvassing at Cambridge. [Richard] Relhan has urged Martyn to vacate Walkerian lectureship, details of Relhan's canvassing.

Smith's candidature for Botany Professorship at Cambridge University. Believes Smith will encounter powerful opposition from Trinity and St John's Colleges. Discusses support of other college heads.