Apologises for not having written since they departed at Mont Cenis, Savoy. [Carlo Antonio Ludovico] Bellardi has been informed of Smith's new Lichen and intends to look into it next year. Shall also give Bellardi the information Smith gave on 'Epilobium gelidum'.

Grateful for election as FMLS. Is sending two specimens of each species of 'Arenaria' as described by [Carlo] Allioni in his "Flora" but warns of inaccuracies caused by Allioni's poor sight. Agrees with Smith that the lichen sent to [Carlo Antonio Ludovico] Bellardi is separate but close to 'nivalis' ['rivularis'?]. Forwarded Smith's letter to Bellardi who is touched by the support against Dr de Chambery, "a true charlatan". Asks to be remembered to Mr Harbord and [Eberhard August Wilhelm von ?] Zimmerman. Looking forward to receiving the works Smith promised him.