Thanks for plants; gazed with "admiration & delight upon the New Holland plants"; frustration at not having met Smith. Waiting to for confirmation of [Jacob] Bigelow's finances before proceeding with Bigelow's admission to Linnean Society; deferring his own admission until he returns to Britain. Discusses the Linnean Society of New England: established 2 years ago; Bigelow the "life & soul of it"; its current goal to collect the "natural curiosities" of USA; Judge Davis the president; honour it would receive if Smith became Honorary Member.

Notices that Smith has admitted 'Ornithogalum [distans]' a British plans. Mrs [Lucy] Hardcastle to copy the branched 'Agaric' for Smith; she also copied 'Iris gracilis' for Smith. Observations on a fungus found in Derby Infirmary, transcribes remarks by surgeon on appearance and habitat. Requests sample of handwriting of Sir Joseph Banks.