[John] Bradbury, an old FLS who has been travelling in north America for some time and is now in heavy arrears, has asked to compound with 10 guineas in full; advises Council to grant this indulgence "as his name is honourable to us".

Asks if Sir [Justly Watson] Green's [2nd baronet, (1755-1826)] paper on 'Phascum' is a continuation of any former paper on the genus; "greatly doubts his knowledge of such very difficult matters". Hopes to send a paper of his own by 21 January.

Agrees with Smith that they should compound with [John] Bradbury for 10 guineas for his subscription arrears. Explains Sir [Justly Watson] Green's [2nd baronet, (1755-1826)] paper on 'Phascum'; not fit to be printed in its present state. [Thomas] Marsham has still not paid any of his debt, which he finds "so inexcusable" he has informed him he will no longer interfere on his behalf, and Marsham has written to [Edward] Forster pleading for more time.

Thanks for turkey. Asks whether [William] Roscoe is currently able to accept visits from strangers.

Thanks for Smith's interest in [Jacob] Bigelow joining Linnean Society as FMLS; concerns over the 23 guineas required for his subscription. Examined plants from mountains around Boston, [Massachusetts], with Sir Joseph Banks and [Robert] Brown, notes on their conclusions, including: 'Scirpus bracteatus', 'Epipactis convallarioides', 'Matonia inflata', 'Hylas assyllus', 'Potomogeton tenellum', 'Orchis bracteata', 'Lycopodium lucidulum', and 'Halcus monticula'.

As yet has been unable to examine his plants with any standard herbarium, something he is keen to do to expand USA's natural history, understands [Aylmer Bourke] Lambert has Pursh's herbarium.

Thanks for turkey. Linnean Society Council called, presumably to discuss [Thomas] Marsham's "wretched behaviour" [constant delays in repaying money he took from the Society]. Always thought Marsham would forsake the debt. [Alexander] Macleay and [Robert] Brown are in charge of the business but doubts their abilities. Goodenough thinks the actions of several leading members in screening Marsham has encouraged him to deceive the Society and set a bad example to other officers. Received Smith's "Compendium [florae Britannicae"]. Has Smith's copy of "Hortus Gramineus Woburnensis".

Condolences on death of [George] Anderson [(fl 1800s-1817), plant collector]; hopes neither Anderson's paper on 'Paeonia' or willow collection are lost. Returns Sir [Justly Watson] Green's [2nd baronet, (1755-1826)] paper on 'Phascum' with no conclusive judgement as to its worth; [Aylmer Bourke] Lambert's paper [on 'Cinchona'] should be printed. Sending his own paper on 'Tofieldia' and another on 'Lycopodium', with [Robert] Brown, not to be printed.

Urges Linnean Society Council to take legal action against [Thomas] Marsham [to recover debts].

Attended Linnean Society Council meeting yesterday, along with [Alexander] Macleay, [Edward] Forster, [Aylmer Bourke] Lambert, [Thomas] Thomson [(1773-1852), chemist], [Daniel] Moore, and [Joseph] Sabine. Unanimous resolution reached that [Thomas] Marsham should either "confess judgement", otherwise proceeded against immediately as it would then be clear he has no intention to repay his debt. Macleay read a letter from Marsham defending himself; Goodenough also received a letter from Marsham bragging of his honour, that he will repay the principal and interest shortly, and that he borrowed the money from the Society. Goodenough's good opinion of Marsham entirely changed and will not allow any consideration of him stand in the way of the welfare of the Society.

Encloses paper on vegetable physiology for the Linnean Society; requests that it be returned if not suitable.

[Smith has annotated "paper returned']

Received Smith's letter of 28 January. Glad that Smith and everyone else agrees with the Council resolution regarding [Thomas] Marsham, though Marsham has requested an explanation of what "confessing judgement" means. Goodenough certain that Marsham will not repay the money unless he is compelled. Reviews the "Hortus Gramineus Woburnensis"; disappointed by the "celebrated Fiorin grass" and doubts whether it should be called variety of 'Agrostis stolonifera' as the book claims, but thinks it "dog cheap" at three guineas.

Asks that [John] Bradbury write to Linnean Society Council requesting them to accept the 10 guineas from his as compound payment of his arrears. Uncertain what the solicitors have done with [Thomas] Marsham. The Horticultural Society propose to leave the building unless they are allowed use of the room daily for four hours. Asks when Smith is coming to London. Part of late George Anderson's [(fl 1800s-1817), plant collector] paper on 'Paeonia' read at last meeting, [Joseph] Sabine is to add a biographical sketch.

Thanks for turkey. Glad Smith's health improved; convinced there is no diseased disorganisation in his chest but recommends living temperately and regular exercise. Prescribes Pelula Hydraggii for his headaches.

Encloses letter from [Joseph] Sabine, secretary to the Horticultural Society, for Smith's opinion on the proposal [that the Horticultural Society have daily use of Linnean Society's rooms]; doubts how far the Society ought to give the constant use of its rooms to another Society for the sake of "a few pounds".

Thanks for turkey. Received letter from [Michel Felix] Dunal [(1789-1856) French botanist] on seeds and specimens for his work on 'Solanum'. Received letters and specimens from unknown doctors in New York. Received letter from [Thomas] Nuttall [(1786-1859)] in Charlestown, USA. [Sir Stamford] Raffles [(1781-1826)], late governor of Java, in London, "quite the lion of naturalists" has brought back vast collections, Raffles' house in Bernes Street "is quite a museum", his collector Dr [Thomas] Horsfield [(1773-1859)] is still in Java. The Duchess of Somerset requested an introduction to Raffles from Lambert for the Duke [Edward Adolphus Seymour] and herself to see the collections. Raffles hosted a party of Fellows of the Royal Society, "a magnificent set-out, top was a soup of swallows' nests", Raffles has brought back several boxes of them. [George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough's (1739-1817)] will: the Duchess will receive £10,000 per annum; the present Marquess and Lady Caroline £3000 per annum each; everything belonging to Blenheim [Palace] left to trustees; the family to live there with £30,000 per annum. Thanks Smith for "Compendium".

Necessary for him to make an addition to his 'Tofieldia' paper before it is printed.

Objects to the Horticultural Society having daily use of Linnean rooms as it would "endanger our property", and be "extremely burthensome" to [Robert] Brown and the servants, "not on acc[oun]t of that Soc[iet]y most of whose members are our friends, but because there will unavoidably be strangers, gardeners &c, up & down", but if agreed to the Horicultural Society ought to pay at least £100 per annum; he has "always felt that we should be more dignified if we had our house to ourselves". Intends to be in London by end of April.

Induced to part with the papers of [Sir Edward] Coke [(1552-1634), lawyer, legal writer, and politician, ancestor of Thomas William Coke] by the propriety of Coke's wish to possess the papers of the "great founder of the splendor of his family". Satisfied with the value Smith set on them.

Death of his father necessitates his return home [to USA]. Sends plants. Seeks admission to Linnean Society; expects to be able to dedicate himself more to science on his return to England.

Requests information on "Balsam of Guatemala" [balsam of tolu] and "'Myrospermum toluiferum'", anxious to learn more after the Minister of Denmark received a letter from an eminent physician in Spain about it.

Encloses a letter from [Henry Thomas] Colebrooke detailing a plan for publishing [William] Roxburgh's "Flora Indica". Brown's opinion of it.

Reassures Smith he franked Smith's letter to Mrs Martin, comment on Mrs Lloyd. Will be pleased to look over ["Hortus Gramineus Woburnensis"] with Smith; guards his copy and has only allowed [Edward] Rudge to view it, under supervision. Complained to Linnean Society about their habit of holding Council meetings late in the evening, which means he cannot attend, and against the Horticultural Society using the Society's rooms. [Thomas] Marsham has repaid £50 but Goodenough distressed to see the former resolution to make Marsham confess judgement has not been implemented and the business has been given to [Daniel] Moore.

Will give Smith's message about Norwich societies to Lord Sidmouth [Henry Addington, 1st Viscount Sidmouth (1757-1844), Home Secretary 1812-1822]. [Henry] Hunt's meetings [(1773-1835), radical speaker] are fueling disorder amongst the "lower orders"; there are reports of respectable women being accosted for money on quiet streets and Goodenough himself was "accosted very rudely" in his own street.

Engaged Richard Clarke of Apothecaries Hall in making further enquiries into "Balsam of Guatemala" and "'Myrospermum [falcictem]'", after ascertaining that balsam of tolu will not mix with alcohol to answer the puposes alluded to by Dr Luxunasa [Spanish doctor]. Encloses a copy of a letter from Richard Clarke, dated 25 Feb 1817, relating his findings from his enquiries, including the production methods, believes the balsam described by Dr Luxunasa relates more to balsam of Peru, comments on prescriptions and uses.