Turned down Smith's offer to name a lichen after him on account of the extra expense it would entail through an increase of correspondence, and in fact intends to quite botany for a while to reduce his expenditure.

Notes on [Erik] Acharius' new work "Methodus Lichenum".

Sending parcel of specimens, including 'Lichen pruinatus', 'L. fusellus', and 'L. tricolor'. Discussion of various 'Lichen' species. Intends to apply himself to serious study of mosses after receiving [Olof] Swartz' "Disposito Muscorum". Apologises for sending letter on lichens after Smith stated he was putting them aside for a time.

Hopes Smith will find much amusement at Oxford. Unable to solicit favours of his few Oxford friends, but will be able to judge further on hearing more of the nature of the Oxford office [George] Williams is applying for. Will be disappointed if he does not see Smith at the Free Mason Tavern for the Linnean dinner.

Sent Lady [Amelia] Hume a description and drawing of a new 'Cycas' to to be forwarded to Smith; despatching several plants of this and 'C. circinalis' to England in due course. Since his return 6 months ago has described and figured many new plants in the botanic garden, but his most arduous employment has been correcting his carpological deficiencies as discovered in London; asks about providing tables for already published plants, and providing more particular accounts of the genera; encloses a very full description and sections of the 'Cycas' [extant]. Regrets not seeing Smith in England or accompanying [Francis] Buchanan to Norwich.

Left large collection of plants for Linnean Society in charge of [Robert] Brown and intends to send further dried plants. Comments on [Henry Thomas] Colebrooke's [(1765-1837), administrator in India and scholar] paper "'Olibanum', or Frankincense of the Ancients" in "Asiatick Researches" vol 9.

Detailed description of new 'Cycas', with sectional figures [3 pp].

Very busy with his official duties lately. Apologises for delay in printing of "Linnean Transactions", discusses and raises queries on [William] Roxburgh's Indian silkworms paper, due to be third paper in the new volume. Glad to learn Smith was well pleased with his Liverpool excursion, reminds Smith to pay attention to bye-laws when making out [William] Roscoe's nomination certificate for Linnean Society.

Forwarded Smith's letter to Ventenat, although doubtful of Smith obtaining books from Paris as he has no agent there, as in the last war. No doubt of Bonaparte's intention to invade, but does not believe "that there was ever an occasion on which the Country was more unanimous than it is at present", and that little issue will come of any attack.

Encloses 8 sheets of translations [of Linnaeus' Lapland travel journal, for Smith's "Lachesis Lapponica"] as a sample should Smith decide to have the whole translated; justifies the cheaper rate he charged [William George] Maton for translating letters [for his "A general view of the writings of Linnaeus"] on account of increased difficulty of hand and content.

Calculations for cost of translating the whole tour journal.

Negotiates price for translating Linnaeus' travel journal [for Smith's "Lachesis Lapponica"]; difficulties of such an undertaking, including impact on his personal time and uncertainty how many folios it will fill.

Encloses list of members of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for the year 1803 [extant]. Notes on some of the members.

Handwritten list of the members of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for the year 1803 [8 pp].

Hopes Smith received the letter he sent a fortnight ago. Happy to hear of Smith's good health, impatient for his return as he has no botanical friends about him at present. Forwards letter and box of specimens recently received from [Romanus Adolph] Hedwig; unfortunately a box of books and rarities for Smith also from Hedwig has gone missing in transit. Encloses moss specimen [extant] which appears to be 'Barbula stricta' of Hedwig, found by [Nathaniel] Winch at Newcastle, [Northumberland]. The Irish seem pleased with his idea of a "Muscologia".

Specimen, labelled in ink, "'Barbula stricta'? Mr Winch", and in pencil "not of Hedwig - Schwaegr."

Specimen, labelled in ink, "'Tortula pilosa' Schrad. I found these leaves by accident among another moss from Norwich".

Rejoices at prospect of Smith visiting Oxford, will arrange lodgings for Smith and his friend, directions on their arrival. Requests catalogue of Fordyce's collection from King's auction room, Covent Garden, [London].

[Spec 30 written in pencil at head of folio]

Shall try and come to Liverpool for a good proportion of the lectures. Tentatively invites Smith to Dublin for his own proposed course of lectures. Inclined to believe that Smith's library is "more choice and perfect" than Sir Joseph [Banks'] more extensive library. Not surprised that Smith's reputation attracted Madame Buonaparte's [Joséphine de Beauharnais (1763-1814) 1st wife of Napoleon Bonaparte] attention; would like to see the presents she sent him. Believes the war to be unjustifiable and that "England occasions inconvenience and embarrassment to every state in Europe".

Sorry to have not met Smith at Liverpool, Lancashire. Alarm of possible invasion, hopes that a compromise may soon be reached between the "two hostile governments" [presumably Britain and France]. Condolence on death of Mr Taylor, commiserates by relating how much he has been affected by the recent death of a close friend, [Mangin]. The burdens of a long life, religion his only consolation, does not feel Dr Johnson's horror of the idea of non-existence. Believes that the Irish Courts of Justice not being permitted to do any business next term shows the government is alarmed by the prospect of a French invasion, and although it would be easier for them to invade England they will meet with many more friends in Ireland. Has heard there is a "pleasing litterary society" in Liverpool, where he has been staying. Also met [William] Roscoe, complimentary towards Dr Currie. Saw multiple 'Xeranthemum' had by a lady from the Cape.

His new work, describing 1,164 species and 400 genera.

List of plants sent; has begun 'Hortus Regius Matridensis'.

Synonymy of plants in his and Smith's works; understands English and finds Smith's works most useful.

Some time ago sent a living specimen of a new species of 'Astragalus' to Sir Joseph Banks but never received any answer regarding it. Sending Smith a dwarf 'Dianthus' from Siberia, now in flower in the college garden, which he believes to be a new species, brief description of the blossoms. At the top of the letter Smith has written a Latin description under 'Dianthus hyssopifolius', and stating that in his answer he said it may be called 'Dianthus diffusus' or the preferred 'Dianthus hyssopifolius'.

Sends a specimen of 'Cerastium' from Anglesea, believes it to be 'Cerastium pentandrum' [W R Dawson notes that this was determined by Smith as 'Cerastium semidecandrum']. Comments on a 'Rosa' he previously sent, believing it to be different from every species in "Flora Britannica".

Specimen of a 'Cerastium'.

Has heard from [Dawson] Turner that Smith's health is not well.

Temporarily lending dried plants received from [James] Donn [(1758-1813) gardener] to Smith until he sends Smith a list of his desiderata. His interest in shells continues, hope Smith will still send him any duplicates from his own collection.

Hopes Smith received the small collection of plants from the area around Tangier he sent September [1802]. He is in Madrid to assist [Antonio José] Cavanilles and other botanists before returning to France next March, where he intends to dedicate himself to botany and natural history. Claims Smith's promise in 1796 of sending New Holland and British plants. Would like to maintain a correspondence with Smith on his return to France.

Relates information Smith apparently requested on Count C. Leggiadri Galloni in connection to a marriage. Uncertainty about the fate of Parma, with rumours that the French shall give it to the Spanish in exchange for money. Relates how he came to sell his "Villetia" to Carlo di Negro [(1769-1857) poet] and divide his collection of plants between his town and country residences. Plans to send a catalogue of these soon in order to generate exchanges. Has recently exchanged seeds with [Antonio José] Cavanilles and is keen to find a London correspondent after apparent failure of engaging Aiton [possibly John Townsend Aiton (1777-1851)]. Relates health of various friends.