Would like to see the pigeons, though he is not likely to work on the subject again. When he hears from Dr Scully, he will present them to the British Museum.

Has not had time to use the information about earthworms yet, but hopes to use it in about a year’s time.

Thanks GK for the seeds of the Melastomaceae

and skins of the pigeons,

and forwards a note to Dr Scully.

Grieved to hear of John Scott’s death.

Could GK visit Down?

Glad GK will come. But cannot talk long to anyone.

Thanks for specimen of Dischidia. Will ask Hooker who might dissect it.

Obliged for specimens [of Paritium?].

Discusses difference between sport and parent tree.

Asks to see notes on Indian worm-castings.

Obliged for letter on worm-castings. Asks GK to observe them in southern Europe.

Thanks for information on worm-castings. Comments on disintegration of castings.

Thanks for specimens and information about worm-castings.

Asks for specimen of Aldrovanda for book on insect-eating plants.

Sends two preserved pigs (showing some hereditary phenomenon) that the late John Scott intended for CD.

King has all of Scott’s papers.

Very pleased to receive CD’s dinner invitation.

Sends preserved pitchers and figure of Dischidia rafflesiana, a rare plant from East Bengal, which GK and the late John Scott had tried in vain to cultivate.

Thanks for Earthworms.

Glad CD liked the Dischidia drawing. GK wishes he could see it in the wild to study its habits and those of the insects that visit it.

Sends three specimens of Aldrovanda verticillata.