Thanks for Woodward's letter of 28 October [1794]. Returns his paper [on 'Ulva'] with answers to his queries: the paper worthy of the Linnean Society and its author; generic character good and sees no reason for it to be in Latin; usage of Latin; approves of new 'Ulva' and proposes name 'U. decoricata'. He and [James] Sowerby intend to publish 'Fucus' [in "English botany"] as soon as Woodward tells them a generic character that will remain.

Discusses exchange of coins. Hopes his brother, John, has given up thoughts of going to America. Mrs Sowerby pleased by Mrs Woodward's invitation. Mr De Luc has written that the house at Frogmore, [Berkshire], is in too much disorder for the Queen [Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818)] to study and all such occupations are postponed until next year; intends to go to Windsor some time in the winter "as an amusing experiment to see how the land lies".

Sending fourth number of "[Botany of] New Holland"; since printing has ascertained 3 more species of 'Styphelia'. Acquisition of coins. Woodward's 'Ulva' paper read and respectfully received. Requests [John] Stackhouse's paper [on 'Fucus punctata']. [Samuel] Goodenough confined with gout. Received [Thomas] Velley's "fine work" ["Coloured figures of marine plants"]. Woodward correct about 'Fucus concatenatus' and 'F. foeniculaceus', Velley has also remarked on this.

His father has been severely ill with a swollen leg but now recovering; "he is a counsellor & friend we could ill have spared, independent of the attachment we all have for him". Occupied by his work on "Georgian insects", after which he will return to his "Flora [Britannica"]. [William] Curtis has figured a 'Goodenia laevigata', believes it is his 'G. albida'.

Death of his father, on 8 March, after long period of fluctuating health. His journey to Norwich in spite of his own ill health. Consolation that he had wrapped up all his business to his satisfaction and had no particular anxieties, especially as his brother, John, has given up going to America; both dreaded and hoped for final interview with Smith. His grandmother to move into the family home. Account of autopsy performed by Mr Martineau, which revealed an ulcerous kidney.

Responds to Woodward's letter of 21 January [1795]: defends 'Mimosa' against Mrs Woodward's accusations; has not heard from [Edmund] Davall for some time; [William] Curtis' 'Goodenia laevigata' is his 'G. albida', never saw it without white flowers till recently. Death of François [Borone] at Athens, by a fall from a window in his sleep; much affected by it.

The severe winter limited his literary pursuits as he had many colds. Reports death of his father on 8 March and his family's grief. Reports death of François Borone last October who fell from window in his sleep whilst staying in Athens with [John] Sibthorp and buried at the Church of the Madonna at Athens; shall dedicate a genus in the "New Holland Botany" to him and his skills and acuteness as a "martyr to botany". [Adam] Afzelius has lost his manuscripts and collections in Sierra Leone following raid by French. Este has published his tour, "very intelligent, very singular & very bold".

Informed that the Queen could not finish reading first volume of his own "Tour" as she "found so many bad things which she could never forgive"; has not yet asked her forgiveness and does not much regard her opinion though sorry she "mistakes her own solid interest in these critical times, which is to make friends of all moderate people".

Keeping Woodward's specimens of 'Ulva atomaria' and 'U. ligulata' to finish their descriptions, but not publishing them in "English botany" before "Linnean Transactions", 'U. diaphara' appearing in July. Returns Woodward's 'Chrysanthum', thinks it 'C. inodorom'. Received wild Hampshire 'Tamarix gallica' from Maton. Changes made to Woodward's 'Ulva' paper. Breakfasted with [John] Stackhouse yesterday; discusses Stackhouse's and [Thomas] Velley's quarrel over fructification of 'Fucus', thinks Stackhouse "most in the right"; his general dislike of disputes; he and Stackhouse have agreed to call 'Ulva/Fucus punctatus' 'Fucus maculatus'.

[David Elisha] Davy's "metamorphosis" into an "unfrocked state". Received another visit from Stackhouse, who is like Woodward in "face & speech", but taller, desiring him not to get involved in his dispute with Velley; his relief, as Velley is an "endless talker". Intends to leave for [Thomas] Johnes' in Wales morning after Linnean Society anniversary meeting.

Has amongst his Scotch plants a perforated 'Ulva', near 'Agarum'. Goodenough's and his paper on Fucus' will be read on 2 June. Has nearly engaged a house opposite Lee's garden in Hammersmith, [Middlesex], and the Society are also taking a house and employing a clerk. He has "many weighty matters" on his mind but "remarkably well, & too much occupied to be melancholy". Intends to publish new genus 'Boronia' in next number of "[Botany of] New Holland" [in honour of François Borone].

Describes his journey from Norwich to Wales, via Worcester, Ludlow, where he saw 'Inula helenium', Bishop's Castle, New Town, and Aberystwyth. Praises setting and interior of Johnes' house. Johnes' daughter, [Mariamne Johnes], "though not above 10 years of age has taken a wonderful turn for botany & entomology"; her skills. Disappointed by botany in Wales, observing only common plants of hilly, not alpine countries, and mosses and lichens chiefly of the tree kind: 'Lichen laetevirens', 'L. glomuliferus', 'L. scrobienlatus', 'L. sylvaticus', 'L. resupinatus', 'L. plumbens' all common, found one 'L. perlatus' in fructification, 'Hypericum dubium' lately observed near Worcester is one of the common things here, thinks it overlooked for 'H. perforatum'.

The Johnes' family are the "guardian angels of the country", and consequently not liked by the neighbouring gentry, "who want to keep up all the old tyrannic notions, & never think of other people's starving"; [Thomas] Johnes lately imported a ship-load of wheat from Bristol to sell at a loss. Harvest here and all over the country is "fine"; hop-grounds of Shropshire "are beautiful". Sends 'Hypericum dubium' and 'Gnaphalium' which he took to be the true 'H. sylvaticum' but must be 'H. rectum' of "English botany".

Following his stay at Hafod intends to visit Dr Parr at Llandilo and then his aunt and her grandchildren at Bath. Lack of limestone, chalk, or gravel here leaves the flora poor, with 'Solidago virgaurea', 'Serratula tinctoria', and 'Hypericum dubium' growing prodigiously. [Andrew] Caldwell disappointed of his Guernsey expedition. Johnes' expensive taste in literature.

Note by Davall letter received 20 November.

Received no letters from Davall since 13 April and 19 June though he spoke of a long letter in gestation since January. Visited [Thomas] Johnes in Wales, "a man of taste, feeling, liberality & large fortune" with whom he became acquainted through his "Tour" and considers it repayment for losing the Queen by it. Moved from Marlborough Street to Hammersmith in September and now lives within 50 yards of Lee's garden, who died in the summer, succeeded by his son. Did not receive Davall's letter and 'Digitalis' seeds of 30 November. Marrying daughter of old friend of his father's and friend of his second sister's in March, her tastes the same as his. Spending next summer with Johnes, his ten year old daughter [Mariamne Johnes] "a most determined botanist & entomologist". Lady Rockingham in bad health following injudicious bleeding last summer. His eldest sister still single. [Adam] Afzelius expected from Sierra Leone, and [Francis] Masson [(1741-1805), Kew plant collector], [Archibald] Menzies, [John] Sibthorp are back in England, and [John] White from Botany Bay. Received letter from Broussonet dated Gibraltar; he can now return to France and his friends and property are all safe.

Numbered botanical observations by Smith on parcel of plants received May 1794: 'Veronica longifolia', 'Poa angustifolia' HL and Hudson, 'Festuca spadicea', 'Galium anglicum' Hudson, 'Rubia tinctoria', 'Potamogeton', 'Juncus nivens' HL and Jacquin, 'Juncus angustifolius' Jacquin, 'Rumex hydrolapathum', 'Vaccinium uliginosum' HL, 'Silene dichotoma', 'Euphorbia amygdaloides' HL, 'Aconitum napellus', 'Thalictrum', 'Acquilegifolium' HL, 'Lamium laevigatum', 'Lamium album', 'Melampyrum cristatum' HL and "Flora Anglica", 'Antirrhinum gennistifolium' HL, 'Antirrhinum linaria' HL and "Flora Anglica", 'A. purpureum', 'Hesperis inodora' Jacquin and Linnaeus HL, 'Xeranthemum annum' HL, new 'Carex', 'Buxus sempervirens' HL, 'S. angustifolia', '[Salix] repens' [HL probably signifies Herbarium Linnaeus].

Responds to Davall's letters of 10th November 1795 and 29 December 1795: regrets death of Mandrot, honoured to be namesake for Davall's son, his summer plans, Davall is not entirely unhappy, vague plans for an Italian trip with wife, eldest sister sends her remembrances, joys of the Johnes family who they are staying with in Wales this summer.

Responds to Davall's letter of 18 September 1796: thanks for seeds, sends numbers 42 to 66 of "English Botany". Enjoyed delightful tour of Wales by Bath, Bristol, Worcester and Oxford. Moving to Norwich for family comfort, leisure, and command of his time, but will still be in London three to four months every spring continuing his pursuits including lecturing at Guy's Hospital and Presidency of Linnean Society, which now has four vice-presidents. Sends fresh seed of true 'Vicia bithynica' from Weymouth; a new 'Vicia' there commonly taken for 'bithynica', will explain in "English Botany". A superb 'Renealmia' in flower at Grimwood's, the same as Rumphius' figure quoted in "Supp." for 'R. exaltata' and 'Globba nutans' Linnaeus; Smith calls it 'R. nutans'. Third volume of "Linnean Transactions" almost printed and he is working on a "Florula of New South Wales".

He has little botanical news, his lectures taking up too much of his time. His "Flora Britannica" and also a "Florula" of New Holland are going on well. Believes [Aylmer Bourke] Lambert has provided Pulteney with a sketch of his 'Proteacea', overseen by Sir Joseph Banks and [Jonas] Dryander: order of 'Rutacea' numerous and difficult; 'Dicandria Papilionacea' most troublesome of all; 'Pultenaea' stands firm. He has been "addicted" to butterflies recently; in a few days a "splendid" work on "the rarer lepidopterous insects of Georgia" is to appear, including new plants not figured in "Hortus Kewensis".

Invites Pulteney to Norfolk to see the Linnaean shells, reassures him that none "strayed" whilst they were being organised. About to publish a volume of miscellaneous natural history papers. [Adam] Afzelius and [Archibald] Menzies are preparing accounts of their travels. Staying here till 25 May.

Arrived safely at Hafod and gives details of his journey from Gloucestershire, including visit to Gloucester cathedral, overnight stay at Abergavenny, and Welsh hospitality. His patient, Mariamne Johnes, "looks more healthy than last year"; the "projection of her back is rounder, not sharp" with no appearance of any matter making its way out as feared, and the machine has "done wonders" and though its maker, Jones, has managed her well he is a drunkard. Mr Tait, an architect, is staying.

[Letter incomplete: text missing, presumed destroyed]

Finds that no.427 [of "English botany"] they settled on for 'Tragopogon pratense' is already occupied by 'Humulus lupulus'. Encloses drawing of 'T. farfara' no.429; he will bring the rest, with the 'Boronia', to Sir Joseph Banks'. Considering beginning vol 7 [of "English botany"] with 'Epimedium alpinum'.

List of plants for plates 415-435.

Note on letter received 5 February [1798].

Sorry to have not written since 2 November 1796; informed by Bracy Clark that Davall is in bad health. His move to Norwich successful and happily settled with wife and no children. Has been in Wales treating [Mariamne] Johnes' diseased spine. Working on "Flora Britannica". Anxious to send Davall continuation of "English Botany". Has been studying [William] Sherard's [(1659-1728)] herbarium at Oxford and can now settle 'Mentha' to his satisfaction: gives botanical characters of 'M. arvensis', 'M. gentilis', 'M. sativa', 'M. pulegium', and thinks there are no real differences in species between 'capitate' and verticillate'. Publishing a volume of "Tracts relating to natural history"; contents. Lady Rockingham often asks after Davall.

Relieved to receive Henriette Davall's account of his health. Thinks Davall's disorder is debility and prescribes Peruvian bark taken in peppermint tea, does not see the benefit of a milk diet and recommends plain light meats, warns against too debilitating a plan in case it causes apoplexy, fits, and fainting, not to load stomach with physic or food, take light plain broth or a little solid meat and keep bowels gently open. For uneasiness in head recommends bathing legs and feet in warm water before bed. Suspects he has taken too much physic and has too "Sangrado-like" a doctor [sangrado, Spanish for bleeding].

Lists his plans and destinations for year. Continuing work on "Flora Britannica" though currently cannot do more than five plants a day, just through 'tetrandria', grasses very troublesome. Sorry Davall has not received "English Botany" 42 to 66 he sent with letter of 2 November 1796 listing his reasons for moving to Norwich - domestic comfort, cheapness, command of time, and good air, his health much better. Offers to send "English Botany" and [James] Sowerby's "Fungi".

Note on letter received 7 May [1798].

Glad that Bracy Clark is with Davall, has received full account of Davall's health and symptoms in Clark's letters. Concludes that Davall chiefly needs repose. Reassures Davall not to worry about the fate of England, "every nerve will be exerted in National defence", he relies on "our navy, which has always saved us". Would like to send his just printed "Tracts relating to natural history". "English Botany" to be doubled to twelve plants a month. Extremely busy: his plans for next few months. Requests seeds of 'Pinus cembra' for [Aylmer Bourke] Lambert as he is writing on the genus.

Note for Bracy Clark on second folio, cropped.

Replies to Pleasance's letter of 15 [April 1798]. Account of his journey to Oxford. Account of visit to Peter Collinson's [(1694-1768)] garden at Mill Hill, [Middlesex], with [Aylmer Bourke] and [Catherine] Lambert. Attended Mrs [Sarah] Siddon's [(1755-1831), actress] benefit with Mrs Lambert, "The Stranger" and "The Devil to Pay" were performed; his opinion. Arrangements for travelling to Hafod, [Cardiganshire, home of Thomas Johnes]. Opinion of others on the Welsh views. Home in June to meet Frederick and Emma [Smith's brother and sister-in-law].

[Letter incomplete: second folio cropped, presumed destroyed]

Preparations by Oxford academics in case of invasion. Account of his journey to Hafod [home of Thomas Johnes]. His patient, [Mariamne Johnes], not as well as expected; a lumbar abscess in her thigh. Glad Pleasance does not seem "really unhappy about the invasion"; he expects they will keep the country in suspense; trusts the Navy will prevent any landings.

[Letter incomplete: folio[s] appear to be missing, presumed destroyed]

Epitaph on death of Emma Smith, wife of his brother, Frederick Smith.

Has so much work at the moment that he is glad to write as few letters as possible. Received the parcel of Scottish plants sent via Cullum's son though its contents not very important. The 'Mentha' Cullum sent is a small variety of the 'Mentha sativa' figured in "English Botany", agrees with Cullum's opinion [of the inferior botanical merits of William Sole]. Cannot adopt Cullum's proposal to reference "English Botany" plants in "Flora Britannica" as it already printing, objects to anticipating references, and intends to publish a pocket "Epitome" on an original plan of his own. Thanks for [Henry John] Wollaston's habitats for 'Senecio paludosus'. Does not agree with Cullum about 'Bradypus ursinus'. Beginning "Flora Graeca" next year. [Aylmer Bourke] Lambert recovered slightly.