Ill-health has prevented him from sending for the willow specimens. Received collection of seeds from [William] Roxburgh including 'Smithia', Milne [(fl 1800s-1810s) William Beckford's gardener] has had some, offers to Smith. Also received from Roxburgh "the largest collection of specimens that ever came from India at one time" in part for Smith and Sir Joseph Banks. Transcribes Roxburgh's list explaining each layer of specimens within the chest. Notes four new species of nutmeg, fine specimens of 'Commersonia echinata' in fruit and flower, 'Rubus moluccanus', however none are named. Dined with [Jonas] Dryander and [Alexander] Macleay. Requests specimens and cuttings of the willows. In postscript states the great quantity of 'Molucca' specimens and mentions [Richard] Salisbury and Mill Hill.