Unfortunate that in having two houses she cannot live in either of them; wishes she could have seen Smith but will be pleased to see Corrêa at Upper Baker Street, [London]. Asks if she can send the drawings of her sister's, Mrs Dorset, which she did as a beginning of her plan for "the 26 classes". An unexpected domestic occurance has made her "heart ache & hand tremble, but they are used to it, & both should by this time know better".

Glad that Smith has received "Hindoostan" [volumes one and two of "Outlines of the Globe"]. Complains of unfair treatment from the Linnean Society in their censuring him for profiting from his publications. Defends himself: states that he has never made a profit on his books, and has always kept back twenty copies of each run to gift; explains his finances; requests Smith to accept his voluntary resignation from the Society. His son David commanding corps of 100 men from the two parishes of their estate.

Notes publication of Smith's "Tracts"; reminds Smith of his request to always have one of the first impressions of his works.

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His daughter [Mariamne Johnes] continues to be treated with blisters but they are causing more irritation than they should as Mr Williams is not attending them as he should, and she cannot wear the stays so cannot walk.

His anxiety over possibility of having to go to Ireland [Irish Rebellion of 1798] with his regiment, which offered to go without consulting him, an action he does not understand.

Apologises for not being able to send Yorkshire specimens of 'Saxifraga umbrosa', 'Carduus helenioides', and 'Rhodiola rosea'. Smith's "obliging letter" has led him to be so much more attentive to study of botany that he is to embark on a botanical excursion to Wales. Requests directions on procuring and preserving Lichens. Ponders the propriety of calling on Welsh botanists without formal introduction; would especially like to meet [John Wynne] Griffith [(1763-1834)] of Garn, Denbighshire.

Has not heard from Smith since 1796, uncertain if this is due to the turbulent times or if Smith is even alive. Receives curious plants from his botanic correspondents, believes many are unknown in Europe. His attempts at describing them hindered by inability to determine the trivial names without the Linnaean herbarium. Asks for Smith's observations on plants he has previously sent and asks permission to send more. Struggles with complexities of 'Carex', 'Asclepias', 'Vaccinium', 'Aster', 'Solidago', 'Viola', 'Salix', and 'Hedysarum'. Gives brief descriptions of local species of 'Vaccinium' he has already sent to help Smith determine the trivial name.