Sent [Dawson] Turner and [James] Sowerby specimens of new 'Carex' in flower. Gathered plants of new 'Carex' in 1797 from Cronkley Mountain, but thinks [James] Dickson should still be credited as its discoverer so as not to set a precedent; concedes that Mr Oliver discovered 'Gentiana verna' some years before he did. Proposes name 'C. rupta' for new 'Carex', small sketch in ink of arillus; [William] Brunton thinks it a 'Schoenus'.

Confirms the lichens he sent Smith are 'Lichen tartarius' and 'L. turneri'; observations on these and other lichens he sent Smith. List of cryptogamic and 'Carex' desiderata [some items have been ticked by Smith].

Declines Smith's offer to name a lichen after him. Detailed numbered observations on various 'Lichen'.

Turned down Smith's offer to name a lichen after him on account of the extra expense it would entail through an increase of correspondence, and in fact intends to quite botany for a while to reduce his expenditure.

Notes on [Erik] Acharius' new work "Methodus Lichenum".

Sending parcel of specimens, including 'Lichen pruinatus', 'L. fusellus', and 'L. tricolor'. Discussion of various 'Lichen' species. Intends to apply himself to serious study of mosses after receiving [Olof] Swartz' "Disposito Muscorum". Apologises for sending letter on lichens after Smith stated he was putting them aside for a time.