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Received Smith's letters of 15 and 28 [February ?]. Sent Smith information on the estates he is selling to be given to his Quaker friend and other interested parties. His family in good health, though his daughter [Mariamne Johnes] complains of headaches and she is to start taking Calx again as a precaution against the influenza currently raging in the country. Wishes the French would "keep themselves and their disorders at home".

His translation of Froissart [(c 1337-c 1405), French chronicler] going well, though had to dismiss his "rogue" of a printer and is expecting a replacement from Edinburgh. Todd [his gardener] is recovering from a head injury after falling from his horse, and had been suffering "jealous whims" though hopes they are gone with the blood the leeches took from his head.

Difficulties of sending living plants to England from his current location. Is sending cuttings of 'Salix caprea' male and female, 'Salix rosmannifolia' female, and 'Pyrus salicefolia'. Discussion of roses sent earlier, at least two different species of 'Rosa cinnamomea' and comparison with those in Linnaeus' "Species Plantarum". Married with a son, domestic affairs have delayed various publications.

Received Smith's letter; has looked out some of cryptogamic specimens gathered last summer, sent several to [James] Sowerby.

Numbered observations on enclosed 18 specimens [some extant], including: 1. 'Dicranum ovale' [Smith annotation: "may be 'Dicr. ovale'']; 2. a new 'Dicranum' [Smith annotation: "laid in surely new - leaves like 'Gymnostomum ciliatum', might be called 'pilaceum']; 3. 'Bryum maritium' [Smith annotation: "surely 'Bryum dealbatum'"]; 4. 'Fissidens polycorpus' of Hedwig [Smith annotation: ''Dicr. polycarpum' right"]; 5. specimen [Smith annotation: "too imperfect, may be 'Tortula mucronulata'"]; 6. specimen [Smith annotation: "postponed"]; 7. specimen [Smith annotation: "not 'Gymnostomum curvirostrum'']; 8. specimen [Smith annotation: ''Dicranum purpureum''; 9. 'Dicranum cerviculatum' or 'D. heteromallum' [Smith annotation: ''D. subulatum'']; 10. 'Dicranum longifolium' or 'D. scorparium' var. [Smith annotation: ''D. fuscescens']; 11. specimen [Smith annotation: ''Lichen luridus'']; 12. specimen; 13. specimen [Smith annotation: 'Lichen exiguus']; 14. specimen [Smith annotation on specimen label: ''Tortula ungiculata' Fl. Brit"]; 15. 'Bryum nivales'; 16. nondescript 'Hypnum' called 'H. elegans' in his herbarium; 17. 'Splachnum urceolatum' [Smith annotation: 'mnioides', not 'urceolatum']; 18. 'Splachnum gracile' [Smith annotation: 'tenue'].

Desires Smith's opinion; will send another package which will include 'Bryum nudum'. Note on cover in Smith's hand: "all laid in that are material".

5 numbered specimens of cryptogams: 7, 2, 8, 13, 14, some also named.

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

Sends copy of first part of his description of Madame Bonaparte's garden at Malmaison.

Sends the Hindu Salt called Bit-noben [as prescription for Smith], its composition: red oxide of iron, uncombined sulphur, unsaturated soda, and moriatic acid; certain it will do Smith good.

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Sending copy of his book ["Methodus qua omnes detectos lichenes secundum" (1803)]. Understands Smith has not yet received specimens he sent via [Olof] Swartz. Requests copies of "Linnean Transactions". Will send lichen specimens, illustrations, and descriptions to Linnean Society.

Specimen attached, labelled in Smith's hand "'Conferva fodinar[...]' 'Conferva brownii?' Dillw.".

Sent twelve species of Ehrhart and Hoffman's 'Salix'; rarities from the Pyrenees received from [Friedrich] Stromeyer; and a 'Drosera lusitanica' L from Portugal, sent in return for the 'Drosera dichotoma' Smith gave him. Stromeyer focusing his botanic studies on the "geography of vegetables". His own study is "anomalous formations" in vegetables. Thanks for specimens of New Holland [Australian] plants, requests more, lists the plants he has already received. News of botanists: [Christiaan Hendrik] Persoon is in Paris and [Heinrich Adolph] Schrader made professor extraordinary at Göttingen University in addition to director of the Botanic Garden after the regency became displeased with Hoffmann's management.

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]

Looking forward to Smith's visit but asks that he comes without his pupil as "a stranger is always a distressing restraint" upon her and would prevent her talking at her ease with Smith, who she has not seen for a long time.

Describes the pleasure she receives from her long friendship with the Smiths. Discussion of their friends. Has lately been reading Cowper, describes her feelings respecting him and Calvinism.

A disagreement at Oxford involving Dr [George] Williams and a new professorship [possibly the Aldrichian chair of anatomy and physiology, founded 1803]. It is opposed by his son, [Edmund Goodenough (1785-1845), headmaster and dean of Wells], but he has written to him pledging his own support for Williams. Unsure of his son's objection unless it is the wish of the Dean of Christ Church, whom he generally has to second on account of multiple kindnesses shown to him.

Smith's forty-five 'Salix' species make him impatient for the remained of "Flora [Britannica]". Nobody interested in botany in Rochester and the dryness of the area is not favourable for the fructification of mosses; however there are "great tracts of wood" and Lord and Lady Darnley have a hothouse, greenhouse, and "an idea of an arboretum". Found a new plant in a hothouse called "Egyptain 'Amaryllis'" which flowered in February to be a 'Pancratium' "caule biflora", refers to [Johan Jacon] Dillenius' "Hortus Elthamensis". [Thomas] Marsham wrote suggesting to leave him out of the Linnean Society Council and vice-presidentship for next year; happy to comply as long as he is not "let down improperly". Hopes Smith's reception at Frogmore [the Queen's country house in Berkshire] will be followed with fresh invitations.

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.

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".

Gratified to see 'Hypericum calycinum', which Smith thought belonged to British flora. Encloses a new 'Gymnostmum' found near Cork, by Mr Drummond; observations; and possible 'Gymnostmum microstonum'.

[Spec 17 in pencil at top of verso of first folio]

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Succeeded in gaining his son's support [Edmund Goodenough (1785-1845), headmaster and dean of Wells] for Dr [George] Williams at Oxford, although from his son's note and Smith's letter unsure "what this place of physical contention is" [possibly a disagreement over the Aldrichian chair of anatomy and physiology, founded 1803].

Apologises for missing Linnean Society anniversary meeting; [Thomas] Marsham rescinded his offer of accommodation and it is otherwise too difficult finding a place to stay in London. Also surprised at the expensive dinner tickets which he believes will "frighten away most of the valuable members" such as [John] Fairbairn, [Thomas] Hoy [(c 1750-1822)], [Jonas] Dryander, and [James] Dickson; compares prices with Westminster School and Orphan School dinners. Observed his first rare plant in Rochester, 'Ophrys nidus-avis', at the side of a wood. Is not confident of Rochester's suitability for botanising; the hills mean there is very little rain. Asks when the remaining part of ["Flora Britannica"] appears; fears [Napoleon] Buonaparte will invade before it does. Gives his regards to [Aylmer Bourke] and Mrs [Catherine] Lambert.

Hopes Smith less distressed. Remarkable distress and mortality at Edinburgh so far this year; his own health poor. Received letter from [James] Playfair [(1738-1819), Church of Scotland minister] in March indicating he is still interested in studying honey bees and drones; understands he is to publish his findings. Fears the overturn of peace. [George] Don going on well in Botanic Garden.