Recalls the botanical assistance he once received from Smith. Encloses copies of his pamphlet ["Account of the Management of the Poor in Hamburg since the year 1788", not extant, see RelatedMaterial below]. Hopes Smith found something worthwhile in the "Suriname 'Papillions'". Asks for introductions in towns on his route back to London.

Thanks Smith for the present of rare plants. Concerned with the economic aspects of botany rather than scientific: attempting to find new plants for cultivation and improve yields and quality of plants already cultivated. Planning a series of experiments with Mr Schmeisser to verify the causes of the fertility of particular grounds for particular plants. Has made a herbarium pictum in the style of Lord Bute's [John Stuart, 1st Marquess of Bute (1744-1814)].

Success of his work with the poor of Hamburg, who now number less than 2500, subsequently asked to assist with establishment of similar instituions in Bern and Copenhagen. Account of his 500 acre model agricultural estate [at Flotbeck], he teaches his neighbours more efficient farming practices. Congratulates Smith on his marriage. Asks after progress of Smith's ["Botany of New Holland"] and "Flora Britannica". Will attempt to send Smith 'Lepidoptera' specimens from the Dutch colonies. Sympathises with Mr Patterson's loss, no longer needs the plough and other implements requested of him several months ago. Death of Dr Giesck. It is now fashionable for German botanists to study Cryptogamy. Thanks Smith for offer of a collection of English provincial half-pennys. Mr Schmeisser and Mr Wattenbach ask to remembered to Smith.

Received Smith's letter of 11 May, charmed by the description of Hafod, [Cardiganshire], and its owner, [Thomas Johnes]. Gives advice on the growing of yellow turnips, shall send Johnes a barrel of these and a barrel of German wine. Impressed with Johnes' planting of 670,000 trees in a year, remarks that such planting is unknown on mainland Europe although he is involved in the foundation of a nursery containing 1,500,000 plants, with which he intends to plant four-fifths of Holstein as an example to others. Received Smith's "Tracts" and letter sent via [Bracy] Clark, requests Smith's "Syllabus of botanical lectures". Currently has no time for botany as the promotion of practical agriculture and the Poor Institute take up all his time.