Laments death of Bishop of Carlisle [Samuel Goodenough]; [John] Latham and himself now the only surviving original members of the Linnean Society. Has not come to London this year as suffering from severe rheumatism in the same eye that suffered from erysipelas twenty-five years ago; asks Cullum to consult Mr Alexander for him. Recently received from Kent the true Swiss 'Ophrys arachnites' figured in [Albrecht von] Haller [(1708-1777), Swiss botanist].

Thanks Cullum for consulting Mr Alexander for his eye affliction, gives further details of the symptoms. Alexander's prescription has provided no relief, asks Alexander whether he can resort to his usual practice of bathing the bad eyelid and temple with camphorated spirit of wine and cold water, and if he would recommend a blister on the temple or behind the ear.