Has talked with J. J. Sylvester [Professor of Mathematics at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich] and thinks Leonard [Darwin] should call on him.
Discusses CD’s health and James Paget’s "verdict".
Has seen J. J. Sylvester again.
References to works on probability;
statistics on proportion of sexes in births in England and Wales.
Writes about canal shares EAD holds as trustee.
A parcel of engravings has come; shall EAD send them on?
Encloses a letter to which he had replied and saw no need for further attention.
Sends a bill he thinks is Caroline’s.
Tells CD of officers’ praise of Leonard.
Has received a letter, and two packets of securities.
Comments on George’s escape.
Confirms number of shares.
Reports on conversation with Henry Holland.
"Your financial operations excite my envy beyond words." Reports on stock just received.
Sends calculations of angles of elevation [of sea-bottom, for South America?].
Swale has sent Lady Willoughby’s diary, which EAD will forward to CD.
Wonders whether CD would be interested in a book by Dr Bucknell [J. C. Bucknill?] on psychology.
Asks [EAD] to get signatures as opportunity offers.
Writes to check on stock certificates received.
Sees mistake he made on certificates; will make list for future use.
Location of stock certificates.
Georgina [Tollet?] is eager to see a copy of Chauncey Wright’s pamphlet [Darwinism (1871)].
Encloses a letter from Mr Moran, conveyed by Mr Lawrence.
Encloses a letter from Lady Bell, which should be burnt when read.
Discusses finances.
