Smith thanks L'Heritier for publications on two new plants. He disputes the novelty of one of these and accepts the other, 'Virgilia'. Smith also discusses finds of 'my neighbour Frazer' on a recent visit to North America. L'Heritier has been made a foreign member of 'our new Linnean Society'. There is a Ms note in a different hand concerning a species of geranium. Letter from Sir James Edward Smith to M. L'Heritier in Paris
Smith describes his long recovery from 'pulmonary attack' in Bristol in June, and his subsequent journey through southern England as a convalescent. He refers to his work on Flora Graeca and English Flora. Letter from Sir Edward James Smith to Mrs [?] Woodville
Smith asks for remaining copies of 'Linnean Correspondence' and asks whether a set has been sent to Miss Currer. Letter from Sir James Edward Smith to an unnamed correspondent
Smith sends information on various species of pine, for inclusion in a forthcoming book by Mr. Stanhope; informs Stanhope that the second volume of his own Flora is now in press and gives personal news and greetings. Letter from Sir James Edward Smith, Norwich to Mrs. Spencer Stanhope, Holkham