Leaving London for Paris and is sending various items for Smith to send on to others. 'Lichen ventosus', others will be sent by Mr Dickson. Books for Smith, Professor [John] Hope, [Joseph] Black and Dr Walker, a parcel for Dr Irvine. Asks to be remembered to Dr Hope. 'Portlandia grandiflora' in flower at Kew.

Linnaeus [the Younger] and [Jonathan] Stokes in Paris. Has been botanising with [John] Sibthorp and found some new Lichens. Death of Yeates. 'Lichen perlatus'. Wishes to join the Royal Medical Society of Edinburgh, and in return offering Smith assistance should he wish to join any French academies.