Letter received by Banks from James Edward Smith, 12 February1805 (Series 72.174) - No. 0003

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that every one should be answerable for his own performances.  The habitats of course are Sibthorp's, except some verbal corrections.  The preface, which I shall also beg to submit to you, will explain all more fully.  I shall be thankful for your unreserved opinion.

          On one point I had hoped to have your support, but it is in vain.  There are a few grasses, quite new & no where figured, not drawn by Bauer.  These I would have given in the Prodromus from the dried specns. [specimens] uncoloured.  It would have been useful, & would have attoned for the Rosemary, Primrose, &c in the great work.  But unluckily the will says the Prodromus is to be "without plates" - so I find it impossible to effect what I wish,  though manifestly for the benefit of the work & of the public.  Mr. Hawkins however suggests that these grasses may be given as an appendix to the great Flora. 

          I am very sorry to hear you have not been well, but from what I can learn, you have not had so severe an