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His hearing returned within a few miles of Grantham, [Lincolnshire]. A friend of his has recognised fern root in "Ching's lozenges" after Farquhar prescribed them for severe stomach pains, having previously taken nostrum of the male fern for a tapeworm in Switzerland; refers to a letter addressed to Mr Ching signed by Ireland, the Oxford apothecary, as an avowed piece of fun by an Oxford wag.

Will examine 'Ulva diaphara' and 'Ulva flavescens' at home. Travelling home with Lady Frankland's brother, Mr Smelt, who married Lord Chesterfield's only sister and has eleven children, and his eldest daughter who is to be a companion for Lady Frankland, lessening his dread of returning home.

Thanks for Smith's letters of 24 May and 4 June. Obliged to Sir Thomas Frankland's enquiries; sorry he has had such losses and recalls dining with him and his family at Edward's five years ago; "they were beautiful girls but I did not then think them in such danger". Charles Greville [(1749-1809), mineralogist and horticulturist] has promised Mrs Johnes a true peony when he has propogated it. Critises Symmons' character for "wanting everything another has", which reminds him of "Bonielli's speech of his cousin LaFayette".

Smith's intentions regarding Hafod views are "magnificent" and thinks if they are done well and limited in number they will sell well. Intends to have a small map of his grounds made which Smith may have for the work ["A tour to Hafod, in Cardiganshire" (1810)] .

[Dr Thomas] Beddoes [(1760-1808), chemist and physician] has "behaved vastly well indeed" and his patient, [Mariamne Johnes], is so improved Smith would not know her. Return to Hafod delayed in case Mariamne would be exhausted by the numbers who might come to her birthday. Calx muricata must be "an extraordinary good medicine"; Mariamne's recovery owed to it. Beddoes made a surprising cure of Dr Briggs, from Ceylon, who had lost 20 pounds of blood and given up on by London practitioners; Beddoes used 'Digitalis' in very small quantities and is to publish the case. Recommends Smith read "Memories of Modern Philosophers" 2, written by a woman.

News for Dryander to relate to the Linnean Society: consulted Sir Joseph Banks on propriety of the Society applying for a charter from the King [George III (1738-1820)], Banks thinks it would be favourably received; Bishop of Winchester [Brownlow North] pleased by his nomination as an Honorary Member; Marquis of Blandford [George Spencer-Churchill] requests that M. de Tremear's nomination certificate be withdrawn as he has returned to France for time being.

Pleased that Smith found new plants amongst the specimens Beattie sent, including 'Carices' [Carex] that previously frustrated Beattie. Doubts over 'Carex' negated. Queries the distinction between 'Carex micheliana' and 'Carex recurva'. Has recently found 'Mercurialis peren' with male and female flowers and 'Carex incurva' in the Links of Aberdeen, detailed observation of it and shall send specimens in all stages of growth. Lists habitats of 'Carex micheliana', 'Carex binervis', 'Carex levigata', 'Carex davalliana', 'Carex fulva', and 'Carex paniculata'. Asks whether Smith has decided on the 'Polypodium' Beattie called 'rhaticum'. Has caused a lichen like 'Lichen chrysophthalmos' to be sent to [James] Sowerby but it may be a variety of 'Lichen ciliaris'.

Dedicating his "Tour Through North Wales" to Smith, designed to aid future tourists. Proposes writing a popular book on Natural History ["Animal biology" ?]; his plan for the work; aimed chiefly at women; asks Smith's opinion.

Disappointed not to see Smith in London. Several of the seeds Smith sent have germinated but not 'Trilium erectum'. Requests any spare seeds from [William] Roxburgh's parcel to Smith. [Thomas] Butt grateful for mention Smith made of him in "Flora Britannica" though puzzled at Smith's doubts over 'Gnaphalium margaritaceum'. 'Pattersonia' coming into flower.

Sends copy of second part of his "Mycological observations" ["Icones et descriptiones fungorum minus cognitorum.."?], it is dedicated to Smith. Thanks for species of 'Persoonia', received via Dr Noehden. Hopes Smith or Sir Joseph Banks have received his edition of [Carl Peter] Thunberg's "Dissertations".

Sending four specimens of 'Trifolium', which he thinks misunderstood by English botanists; presumes they are 'T. procumbens', 'T. filiforme', 'T. agarium', and 'T. spadiceum', discusses each in detail.

Stayed in London longer than expected for his installation as Lord Lieutenant of Cardiganshire. Congratulates Smith's family on his sister's marriage. Dined with Lady de Clifford [Sophia Southwell]; relates story of a banker who killed her Wana Ta by trying to cut off a slip of it. Hanbury Williams [Johnes' brother-in-law ?] was dying in London from a bladder and urethea complaint till his sister came to him, now recovering; Williams' family have treated them "cruelly" and by their behaviour to himself [Johnes] they have gained £30,000.

Asks where the Hafod views are being engraved as he would like to see a specimen before leaving London; hopes the map of the grounds will be fine, has ordered as many for Smith's 100 copies [for Smith's "A tour to Hafod, in Cardiganshire" (1810)]. Believes Edwards has transferred all the periodical publications to Evans.