Thanks Smith for seeds, some of which have been planted along with seeds Smith intended for [Giovanni Antonio] Scopoli before his death. Scopoli's third fasciculus has been published. A dissertation by Linnaeus published by Smith is being translated into Italian. Enjoyed reading Smith's inaugural [Linnean] dissertation. Collecting the plants on Smith's list and enquires if there are any more. [Carlo] Allioni and [Rodrigo de] Sousa [Coutinho] send their respects. A minor disagreement with Daquin has required Bellardi to add some botanical observations to "Flora Pedemontana". Sending seeds of 'Phalaris savilianensis' which he believes to be different from 'Phalaris phleoides'.

Has sent plants requested by Smith, list attached [third page]. Unable to send required number of specimens of 'Potentilla valderia' so has substituted them for 'Aldrovanda vesiculosa', otherwise there are 55 specimens per individual plant bar 20 specimens of 'Juncus spicatus'. Financial details. Will send flowers of 'Dryas octopetala' in the summer. Also sending a box of plants from [Carlo] Allioni and a box of rare plants from Bellardi which he would like Smith to compare along with the 'Arenariae' mentioned in last letter. Sends specimen and seeds of 'Panicum dactylon' and 'Poa gerardi' of "Flora Pedemontana" he believes may belong to the genus 'Festuca'. [Fulgenzio] Vitman's ["Summa plantarum"]. Asks Smith to send seeds for a friend. Wishes to be informed on Linnean Society news and would be happy to meet [Edmund] Davall.

Thanks Smith for parcel containing letters patent of Linnean Society and drawing of 'Smithia sensitiva'. Honoured to be accepted as an FMLS. Thanks Smith for his promise of helping to increase his herbarium and his garden. Asks again for advice on plants of an uncertain origin so he can finish work on a book of rare plants. Believes that Linnaeus has attributed the same kind of seed to 'Anthoscanthus' and 'Festuca', Bellardi convinced they belong to 'Festuca'. Explains doubts over Smith's claim that 'Phalaris savilianensis' of Linnaeus' herbarium will be identical to 'Phalaris bulbosa' with comparison of plates from [Jacques] Barrelier. [Dominique] Villars doubts his 'Arenaria saxatilis' is the same as described by Linnaeus. Has identified a 'Silene saxifraga' Smith sent as 'Cucubalus rupestris' of [Carlo] Allioni's "Auctarium ad Flora Pedemontana". Discussion of 'Saxifraga cespitosa', 'Saxifraga cotyledon', 'Saxifraga caesia', 'Saxifraga aizoon'. Has specimens of 'Agrostemma flos-jovis', 'Salix reticulata' and 'Dryas octopetala' to send to Smith when desired. Details of the publishing schedule for his fasciculi. Has received package from Mr Viborg of Copenhagen, asks Smith to send regards. Publication of Italian version of Smith's dissertation delayed.

Sending specimens of 'Trifolium alpinum', 'Salix reticulata', 'Dryas octopetala' and 'Agrostemma flos-jovis' via Mr Boroni. Has included "Phisico-Medica" dissertation by Mr Botta, seeds, and his list of desiderata [extant, see RelatedMaterial below]. Enquires price of Hudson's "Flora Anglica" and Dillenius "Historia muscorum".

Sent to Smith via Mr Boroni. Four columns of plants per page, some marked by Smith.

Sends plants for comparison with Linnaean specimens; congratulates Smith on acquiring the collection; would purchase it if Smith should want to sell it.

Sends figures of foregoing plants, also an "Atraphaxis".

Sends plants for determination.

Sends "Atraphaxis"; exchange of duplicates.

"Sherardia foetida".

"Sida"; "Louichea"; Sibthorp; gratified at election as F.M.L.S.

Examining herbarium of La Billardière; has sent Banks a drawing of "Amaryllis undulata".

The Frazer collection; its value.

The genus "Broussonetia".

Has received Smith's works, but damaged in transit; De Jussieu.

Accounts for books supplied.

Introduces Dr Viborg.

Sends memoirs for Linnean Society; books wanted; news.

[Note in Smith's hand] remarks on specimen sent by L'Héritier.

Has enquired with Dr [Richard] Beadon, master of Jesus College, Cambridge, about the possibility of Cambridge University Press printing Smith's new edition of "Philosophia Botanica", Smith is to write to Beadon with further details of the work. Slight concern that the Press may object to printing Smith's name and degree on the title page in case it gives the impression of sanctioning Smith's [Leiden] degree. Hinted that a "neat edition" of all Linneaus' works would be welcomed at the Press.

Encloses letter from Dr [Richard] Beadon [see RelatedMaterial below] discussing possibilities of Cambridge University Press publishing Smith's new edition of "Philosophia Botanica". Suggests Dawes, of Peterhouse, as a mediator if Smith is unwilling to make the printing request himself. The Press will not pay for the paper but will make an unspecified allowance, gives example of [Richard] Relhan receiving £50 for "Flora Cantabrigiensis".