Should have shown Smith one of his Sireenagur plants of which he previously sent Sir Joseph Banks a drawing; allied to 'Rhododendron', differences. Observations on two 'Dillenia', one with yellow flowers and the other with white. Sending forest seeds for Smith's friend. Requests that Smith preserve the marks on the packages he sends so as to act as a reference for future exchanges of information. Sending some of the bark of the "Booranas" and seed [the ally of 'Rhododendron'].

Sends copy of 'Flore de Malmaison' by command of the Empress, also his 'Anat. et Physio. des Végétables.'

"Unhinged" by his trip to London and return journey to Allerton [Hall, near Liverpool], where he enjoyed the "attractive company" of his friend [Henry] Fuseli [(1741-1825), painter]. Looking forward to Smith's planned trip to Liverpool next year. Received Smith's letter of 6 [June] containing parcel of Indian seeds collected by Captain [Thomas] Hardwicke. Hopes Smith has seen his son, James, at Norwich; asks his opinion of James' health.

Returns part of the original and sheets of the translation [of Linnaeus' Lapland travel journal, for Smith's "Lachesis Lapponica"]; explains his conventions.