Convinced that the fructification of what they believe is 'Cycas revoluta' is new to England and possibly Europe; did not see it flower but makes observations on its leaves and fruit; Mr Poulter sent Smith half of one of the fruits, will send more of the fruits himself unless Smith visits soon. One of his daughters is painting the fructification. Asks how to transmit the information to Linnean Society as Linnaeus' only says a few words on the 'Cycas' genus. Will pay for a painter to make an image of it if necessary.

Flattered by Smith's intention to visit Farnham, which he can undertake at anytime, though Mr Poulter is visiting next week should Smith wish to promote the botanical purpose of the visit.

Thanks Smith for his recent visit to Farnham and for his observations on 'Cycas [revoluta]' and other plants. Infers that 'Cycas' is dioecious from Bauer's painting of a male plant at Vienna and the lack of the corculum in his seed. Shall put aside a specimen of the seed and frondeal leaf for the Linnean Society, thanks for account from [Carl Peter] Thunberg. Thanks Smith for Cape seeds.

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.

Apologises for not attending to Smith's invitation. Invites Smith to dinner.

Reports general concern at Smith's illness at the Linnean dinner. Thanks for seeds, fears he will fail to raise them with his present gardener, asks if Smith knows anyone who will successfully cultivate them. Political news: government still without a complete administration, seems likely it will consist of the old ministers but with some new and able men.

Smith's candidature for Botany Professorship at Cambridge University. Suffering from ill health and a serious complaint in his eyes. Will support Smith's candidacy but as an Oxford man has few Cambridge connections.

Asks if the enclosed plant [not extant] is the 'Yucca aloifolia'. Delighted with the pamphlet Smith left for him [annotated in pencil is "The considerations respecting Cambridge"].

Expresses his concern at being caught "without a Cinnamon", now unable to pursue botany and "even obliged to borrow a hand for writing".

Thanks for "little publication" sent by Smith, though a defect in his sight prevents him from reading it. Hopes to see Smith soon.