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Wrote to his father from Rotterdam; account of their journey from there to Leyden. Account of his degree examinations, about which he was anxious, but not as much as before his election to the Royal Society. Politeness of the people. His difficulties at a card party at Professor Allamand's, to whom he was recommended by Sir Joseph Banks. His companions, living arrangements, and cleanliness and houses of the town.
Thanks for Pulteney's letter of 12 May and "valuable" thesis. Encloses sample of Linnaeus' handwriting. "The disciples of Linnaeus ought all to be brothers, & those who have so eminently distinguished themselves in his service as you have done, ought to be particularly dear to the rest".
Has sent a letter introducing Smith to Professor [Frédéric-Louis] Allamand of Le[i]den, and will ask Allamand to introduce Smith to Professor [David] van Royen. Also a copy of Banks' letter of introduction, in Smith's hand.