Account of insects he has collected, with figures drawn by sister.
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Account of insects he has collected, with figures drawn by sister.
Mainly concerned with entomological specimens CD has recently captured. Three figures of beetles are included.
CD on a reading party at Barmouth, Wales;
difficulty with mathematics.
Reports on his entomological collecting.
Accepts invitation to a Music Meeting at Osmaston, Derbyshire.
Entomological news and queries.
Has taken up angling.
Sends some stuffed birds for "Osmaston Museum" and some insects.
Home having cloyed, plans to go to Woodhouse to visit the Owens and the black-eyed houris [Sarah and Fanny] there.
Has met Frederick William Hope, the entomologist; relates F. W. Hope’s praise of CD’s collection and his generous offer of assistance.
CD is collecting entomological specimens;
extols the charms of Fanny Owen.