Sends publication details of Coral reefs, which he thinks is now only available in Geology of the ‘Beagle’: Geological observations on coral reefs, volcanic islands, and on South America.

Has not strength or time to hunt for Herminium monorchis; has failed to make orchid seeds germinate.

Thanks recipient for information about eye colour of his shepherd dogs.

Will see that the error is corrected in the next reprint.

Obliged for the note of reference, but does not know what to think of the statement about the watering mouth.

Thanks for gift of a book, and offers to send copy of Expression.

Thanks an unidentifiable natural history society for electing him an honorary member.

Reports the case of an idiot in his care who apparently chews his cud.

Has pleasure in signing the [missing] enclosure, with every word of which he fully agrees.

"I was born in the town of Shrewsbury Feb. 12, 1809."

Explains that his publisher has erred in announcing his book [Cross and self-fertilisation] prematurely. [See 8890 and 8897.]

Asks that recipient forward the enclosed message from Dr Hoffmann [August Wilhelm von Hofmann?] which involves an invitation from Berlin Chemical Society to join a committee for a statue in memory of Justus Liebig.

Writes as Treasurer of the Down Friendly Society; discusses financial matters related to the Society.

Comments on ability of recipient to move his scalp.

Printed memorandum giving reasons why there should be subsidy on a large scale of scientific research unencumbered with teaching.

Has heard that Mr Allen wishes to let his house and thinks it probable that it would suit his son [Francis]. Asks whether he may have refusal of it.

Will not require assistance of correspondent’s cousin in correcting his MS [2d ed. of Descent]. His son [George] will undertake it.

Although he formed a high opinion of one of the correspondent’s papers, regrets that he could not presume to give an opinion of the merits of a candidate in chemistry.

CD sends thanks for the honour conferred by his election as an honorary member, though ill health may prevent his taking advantage of the privileges granted.

Has no objection to having his name appear as honorary member of [unidentified] club.