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Sends specimens of 'Lichen burgessii'. Not convinced that the "horse-hair insect" is 'Gordius aquaticus', though it may be of that genus; observations. Whilst botanising at Solway Firth found 'Fucus pygmaeus' Lightfoot above the high water market, asks whether it is a 'Lichen'. 'Sampire' common on rocks and 'Alisma ranunculoides' and 'Sison verticellatum' in every meadow. Mineralogy of country between rivers Nith and Orr; granite unfavourable to growth of lichens and other cryptogamia. Curious effect of a great storm in Scotland and England on the tide. Account of a meteor. Account of his time at Leadhills, home of Lord Hopeton, the highest inhabited ground in Britain. Encloses oak leaf with possible new 'Lichen' growing on it, similar to 'Byssus aurea'; observations. Mr Stuart is publishing the "Pentatench" in Gaelic.

Thanks for specimen of 'Lichen aurantiacus' sent by [James] Dickson, asks if [William] Hudson acknowledges it as his 'L. flavo-rubescens', requests to see his 'L. ferrugineus'. Plants found by Dickson in Norfolk: 'Selinum palustre', 'Litorella lacustris' discussion of latter. Hudson thinks [Thomas] Woodward's new 'Lycoperdon' is an imperfect 'Agaricus procerus'. Encloses specimen of [Henry] Bryant's Cossey plant, believes it 'Jungermannia pinguis'; observations.

Notes for Smith to transmit to Hudson on specimens he sent Hudson for determination, including: 'Agaricus dubius', 'Boletus suaveoleus', and others.

["Spec 19" written in pencil at top of verso of first folio]

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Thanks for apples and his personal items. Recent dinners. His landlady "a very neat clever woman". He has decided to become a "Physician pupil" at St Bartholomew's, for fee of 21 or 25 guineas; its benefits, including not having to dissect.