Sending plants from Mrs Saunders and himself via an American ship; hopes they reach Kindersley's friend [probably James Edward Smith] safely as it will be the first time many have been seen or known in Europe. Hopes Kindersley's family are well; he and Mrs Roxburgh have not been half so merry since they and the committee were here. Recommends Kindersley air the plants and clean the box on receipt.

He has prepared a very large assortment of specimens of grasses for Smith, which he is sending with other items to Dr Russell. Transcribes extract from his letter to Russell requesting him to forward parcel to Smith. Asks Kindersley to explain to Smith the difficulties of making up such collections in countries without assistance and with poor botanical libraries.