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As thanks for the "great pleasure" she derived from Smith's botanical lecture sends him the enclosed work, [probably her "A poetical introduction to the study of botany" (1801)], which was written "with the hope of facilitating to young minds the acquisition of that elegant service".

Offers to return item he is copying, should Smith require it. [James] Sowerby's inaccuracies with 'Stewartia' were caused by his preoccupation with sons' illnesses; transcribes 'Stewartia' description from "Flore Boreali-Americana". [Aylmer Bourke] Lambert well, though his 'Renealmia' only flowered once with him. Congratulates Smith on his discovery of "the long lost 'Globba'", and pleased to hear he is studying the "dark things" in 'Scitamineae'. Lord Blandford [George Spencer-Churchill] sent Sowerby a new 'Metrosideros' and the grand 'Hydrangea quercifolia', latter imported by Lyons who also imported 'Arabis hispida'.

Since returning to England [William] Roxburgh has changed name of 'Renealmia calcaratum' to 'R. spicatum' in his manuscript, assigning no reason, but offended that [Henry Charles] Andrews [(fl 1794-1830)] has published it.

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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.

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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'.

Sent [Dawson] Turner and [James] Sowerby specimens of new 'Carex' in flower. Gathered plants of new 'Carex' in 1797 from Cronkley Mountain, but thinks [James] Dickson should still be credited as its discoverer so as not to set a precedent; concedes that Mr Oliver discovered 'Gentiana verna' some years before he did. Proposes name 'C. rupta' for new 'Carex', small sketch in ink of arillus; [William] Brunton thinks it a 'Schoenus'.

Confirms the lichens he sent Smith are 'Lichen tartarius' and 'L. turneri'; observations on these and other lichens he sent Smith. List of cryptogamic and 'Carex' desiderata [some items have been ticked by Smith].

Uncertain whether Smith is in Norwich, [Norfolk], or in Paris. Sends the Smiths a "whimsical Christmas hommage" of gold Butterfly handkerchief and little fly pins for Mrs [Pleasance] Smith, and a pocket microscope for Smith. Intended to send them on New Year's Day.

Sorry Smith's health obliges him to employ an amanuensis. They have lost a score of trees to the severe weather and high winds, though they have had little snow. Mariamne [Johnes, his daughter], returns her thanks to Smith; she stopped using the machine [for a spinal complaint] a long time ago, and doubts she will take Smith's advice as she complains of it "hurting her eye, & affecting her head". Hopes to avoid London this year as he has so much work with his printing press. Invites Smith to divert to Hafod during his trip to Bath, [Somerset], and Liverpool, [Lancashire]. Mr Brigstocke and his family of Blaenpant are good friends of his; hopes Smith's acquaintance will be comfortable there and expects to see her. Asks if Smith has read [Thomas] Beddoes' [(1760-1808), chemist and physician] pamphlet on gout; he is convinced.

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].

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

Returns two of Smith's 'Gymnostoma' specimens but not the 'astivum'. Also returning Smith's manuscript of third volume of "Flora Britannica", was only able to read as far as 'Grimmia' but has marked parts he feels need attention. Does not object to giving the name 'scottianum' to the 'Dicranum' instead of the 'Grimmia'. Is about to examine Dillenius' collection at Oxford. Does not agree with Smith's junction of the three genera under 'Grimmia' or that 'Bryum nudum' belongs there, nor Smith's renaming of three species of 'Grimmia'. About to write to [Lewis Weston] Dillwyn [(1778-1855)] about Dr [William] Turton's [(1762-1835), conchologist] "Enchiridion".

[On separate folio] Notes several other areas in "Flora Britannica" requiring Smith's attention, including: 'Grimmia', 'Gymnostoma', 'Spachna', and 'Bryum'.

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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.

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

A box of "excellent" biscuits, only just discovered to have been sent by Smith. General fear of invasion by Napoleon but "united heart and hand to oppose it". Thanks Smith's mother for Christmas turkey, hopes Smith will recover his health soon.