Encloses "small volume" [unnamed but probably Augustus Hillhouse's "Description of the European Olive tree"], handed to him by Hillhouse in Paris; apologises for delay in sending it.

Smith's "rebuff" a "disgrace upon Cambridge" [Smith's failed campaign to be appointed to Botany Chair]. Comments on Lord Spencer, his wife would like to meet Smith.

Thanks Smith for his letter of condolence on the death of her [brother-in-law, Thomas Anson (1767-1818) 1st Viscount Anson] and the hymn he wrote.

Received chest of books and letter Smith sent on 6 March. Had hoped to send Smith the last fasciculus of "Eclogae" and "Supplementum Collectaneorum" but prevented by sickness of his father [Nikolaus Jospeh von Jacquin], now sending them with "Synopsis Stapeliarum" in a chest directed to Sir Joseph Banks. In settling their long book account observes the higher price of eighth fasicuclus of "Icones plantarum"; is sending "Supplementum Collectaneorum"; unaware that Smith already had "Oxalis"; a mistake by the bookseller is the reason for Smith not receieving the fourth volume of "Hort. Schöenb.", urges Smith to take the copy at Mr Boydell's. Itemised accounts for Smith and Jacquin. Requests [William] Sole's "Menthae" and Smith's edition of Linnaeus' "Journey to Lapland". Next summer publishing last fasciculus of his father's "Stapeliarum" and continuing publication of "Eclogae" and "Grasses" ["Eclogae graminum rariorum"]. Thanks for "Compendium Florae Britannicae", "a model of a flora as every country should have one". Enquires after "the only perfect copy existing" of ["De Materia Medica"] of Dioscorides [(c 40-90) Greek physician] that Nikolaus von Jacquin lent [John] Sibthorp in Vienna before his first trip to Greece, to be returned after his journey, and whether Smith could claim it at the executors. Explains that the notes in "Eclogae" were written in German to evade Bonaparte's higher import tax on Latin books. Defends the right of German botanists to write in their own language as the French and English do. Received "Flora Graeca". [Abraham] Rees' "Cyclopedia" is in Vienna but has not yet seen a copy.

Asks if the enclosed plant [not extant] is the 'Yucca aloifolia'. Delighted with the pamphlet Smith left for him [annotated in pencil is "The considerations respecting Cambridge"].

Smith's candidature for Botany Professorship at Cambridge University. Due to illness unable to undertake next term's Walkerian lectures, asks Smith to deputise for him.

Smith's candidature for Botany Professorship at Cambridge University. Sorry that Smith met with opposition from Dr Clarke, professor of mineralogy, and Mr Cummings in trying to rearrange botany lecture room. Refutes Clarke's claims that he only ever gave one lecture on botany. Dr [Richard] Walker [(1679-1764) founder of Cambridge Botanic Garden] intended that the botanical garden should promote study of medicine with particular attention to poisonous plants and Martyn always read lecture on poisonous plants, inspired by Dr [William] Heberden's [(1710-1801) lecturer at Cambridge] Materia Medica lectures, however the medical quarter of garden has since been destroyed.

Smith's candidature for Botany Professorship at Cambridge University. Outraged by the Tutors opposition to Smith on grounds of his not being a member of the University, gives numerous examples of previous foreign and non-member professors. Glad that Smith is pleased with [George Cornelius] Gorham, details of his botanising. Suffering from vertigo in part due "to the weight of the atmosphere". Flooding from heavy rains.

Smith's candidature for Botany Professorship at Cambridge University. Has found a manuscript copy of Dr [Richard] Walker's [(1679-1764) founder of Cambridge Botanic Garden] donation confirming that the Walkerian lectureship can be granted to a foreigner.

Smith's candidature for Botany Professorship at Cambridge University. Hopes Smith will lecture whilst visiting Cambridge. Recommends Dr [Martin] Davy as advisor for Smith. Update on Trinity College members' inclinations: Mr Powell intends to run for professorship and although his knowledge of botany is slight, as a former fellow many other fellows have promised their votes to him, however junior fellows more inclined to vote for Smith. Confident that Powell shall not succeed.

Smith's candidature for Botany Professorship at Cambridge University. Sorry to hear of the measures the tutors have taken against Smith's proposed lectures. [Several tutors signed a paper addressed to the Vice-Chancellor stating that pupils should not be permitted to attend lectures given by a lecturer who was neither a member of the university nor of the Church of the England].

Smith's candidature for Botany Professorship at Cambridge University. Believes all hope of future success destroyed [with Smith being turned down for professorship], fears it will reflect badly on the university. Asks Smith to recommend Sedgewick to Sir Joseph [Banks] as best candidate for the professorship.

Smith's candidature for Botany Professorship at Cambridge University. Regrets Smith's failure and largely approves of his pamphlet ["Considerations respecting Cambridge, more particularly relating to its botanical professorship"]. Wanted to speak to Smith about the Copyright Bill. The Master of St John's is Smith's "great opponent" [James Wood (1760-1839)].

Smith's candidature for Botany Professorship at Cambridge University. Indignant at failure of Smith's campaign.

Business card for "Lawford, Fletcher & Co, Stock & Share Brokers", and with "M Wood" handwritten on recto.

He does not have a spare specimen of 'Saxifraga palmata'; it is identical to 'Saxifraga decipiens' in Ehrhart's "Herba exsiccata" and "Fasciscules", plant of same name in "Flora Danica" dubious. Apologises for writing on a single sheet, which is on account of the enormous postal charges. 'Schmidtia subtilis' is entirely new to him and most acceptable.

Financial embarrassments; asks Smith's help to obtain British employment; encloses a specimen.

His affairs; thanks Smith for advice, and begs him to approach Banks.

Identification of plants in Dioscorides.

Introduces himself. Encloses specimen of an unknown 'Epilobium' [extant] gathered in the Grampian mountains, Scotland, cannot identify it from third edition of "[Compendium] Flora Britannica". Prasies "Flora Britannica".

Specimen of 'Epilobium'.

Unable to lecture at Cambridge University, despite his lectures being announced and generating considerable interest, as several tutors signified they could not permit their pupils to attend lectures of anyone not a member of the University nor the Church of England, and though the reasons were only "pretence" the Vice-Chancellor did not want to cause dissention. A "great body of the Master of Arts" are to present an address in his favour, but shall probably give up the lectures for this year; his eminent friends. Four of the opposing tutors have since repented; outlines opposition and supporters.