Returns Smith's manuscript.

Polemic by Smith, "People of England! Beware of Wolves in Sheep's Cloathing!" [extant], refuting attempts by others equating political situation in Britain to that of pre-Revolutionary France, dated November 1792.

Forwards remarks by [John] Harriman on 'Lichens'; Smith one of the few botanists competent enough to form a judgement.

Honoured by Smith's dedication to his late wife [Jane Barrington] and himself in "Introduction to Botany".

"Nothing more flattering" to the Linnean Society than being permitted to enrol the Prince Regent [George IV (1762-1830)] as an Honorary Member. Accepted his own invitation to become an Honoary Member from respect he bears the Society and for feeling it did not imply the slightest degree of botanical knowledge; considers Fellowship in a different point of view.

Thanks for his election as an Honoray Member of the Linnean Society. Concerned to hear Smith forced to leave London through illness; may be prudent not to resume Royal Institution lectures.

Unable to support Smith's application in favour of Richard Rees becoming Officer at British Institution, as he no longer takes an active part in meetings.

Reserves his support for nominations to Christ's Hospital [school] to inhabitants of his own diocese [in reference to Smith's application to admit William Drake's son a pupil, see RelatedMaterial below].

Seeks Barrington's support in gaining admittance of [William] Drake's second son to Christ's Hospital [school], of which he is a governor.