Thanks for seeds from Calcutta. 'Myrtus pimento' and 'Cordia coccinea' flowered during summer at Farnham, [Surrey].

Has engaged [James] Sowerby to colour and engrave his daughter's drawing [of a 'Cycas']; asks Smith to advise on any additions needed, and offers use of it to Linnean Society.

He and Mr Poulter have determined that what they once thought 'Zamia pumila' is in fact 'Zamia cycadis' of "Hortus Kewensis"; flowering in his garden, possibly for first time in Europe.

Offers to supply engravings of the 'Cycas revoluta' drawn by his daughter for publication in "Linnean Transactions" or other [appeared as plates for Smith's article 'Description of the Fruit of Cycas revoluta']. Has had 'Plumeria' and 'Globba nutans' this season, a cinnamon tree in flower, and ripe fruit from the large leaved 'Myrtus pimenta'. Encloses specimen of [Nathaniel] Wallich's 'Eriocoryne nidularis'.

Specimen of 'Eriocoryne nidularis'.

Hopes Smith will find much amusement at Oxford. Unable to solicit favours of his few Oxford friends, but will be able to judge further on hearing more of the nature of the Oxford office [George] Williams is applying for. Will be disappointed if he does not see Smith at the Free Mason Tavern for the Linnean dinner.

Sorry to hear of Smith's ill-health; he himself has been ill all winter with a very severe bilious attack, which leaves him unable to accept invitation Smith's invitation of meeting at the Freemasons Tavern, sends apologies to Linnean Society. Invites Smith to dine with him at home.