Believes Smith is right to include an index of the genera for "Flora Britannica" but that the English index should be at the end and approves of the title. [John] Sibthorp's plants have now been laid out in the herbarium.

News for Dryander to relate to the Linnean Society: consulted Sir Joseph Banks on propriety of the Society applying for a charter from the King [George III (1738-1820)], Banks thinks it would be favourably received; Bishop of Winchester [Brownlow North] pleased by his nomination as an Honorary Member; Marquis of Blandford [George Spencer-Churchill] requests that M. de Tremear's nomination certificate be withdrawn as he has returned to France for time being.

Has looked over the sample of the "Flora Graeca" Smith sent and generally approves of the plan although believes the title to not be very logical. Received parcels from the Academy of Stockholm the day before the embargo on Swedish vessels, including some for Smith: one from the Academy containing documents and two from [Carl Peter] Thunberg.