Wynne [gardener] suggests he should be paid from the money from the sale of the Mount, but EAD suggests an annual subscription instead.

He has promised Mark [coachman to R. W. Darwin and Susan] that CD will continue the payment of £20 a year after EAD’s death; the house is rent free.

C[harles?] P[arker?] says he has made a "fearful mistake", and the marriage cannot be; EAD hopes to come to CD next week.

J. J. Sylvester reports George’s fellowship "the most enviable position on earth".

Charles [Parker?] "appears to be ruined".

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.

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.

Instructions concerning the payment of the principal and interest of the mortgage to Mr Childe.