Wants WED to thank F. de Chaumont for some valuable observations.

J. S. Mill’s account of the moral sense in Utilitarianism [1863] appears muddled. [See Descent 1: 71 n.]

Does shut eyes when scratching himself. Will ask Langstaff about muscles used when playing flute. Is back at work but hobbling around.

Thanks CD for copy of Descent. Is considering running for School Board.

In response to queries on expression, which WED had asked on CD’s behalf, reports on shrugging and pouting observed in his children.

Answers to questions about expression.

The pupils of eyes of ague patients in the cold stage are dilated.

Follows up CD’s observation of 13 May 1871, of a New Forest pony shedding its winter coat.

Wants CD to sign an enclosure [missing] and get the signatures of other family members.

Sends on letter from Hacon about Captain Litchfield’s will.

Has discussed the tenancy at Claythorpe with his father, and he will be happy for JH’s son to take over the farm.

Writes about proof-correcting by WED [of Origin, 6th ed.].

Goes to Leith Hill on Friday.

Sends enclosure for Captain Jones.

Comments on essay by E. D. Cope ["On the origin of genera", Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 20 (1868): 242–300].

Will send back proofs of Origin 6th ed.

Writes about proof-correcting by WED [of Origin, 6th ed.].

Sends comments from himself and Erasmus Darwin on proofs of chapter 7 of Origin 6th ed.

Explains some proof-correcting symbols to be used by WED [on Origin, 6th ed. proofs?].

Is sending some proofs for correction by WED [6th ed. of Origin].

Apologises for not working very quickly on proofs. Comments on Huxley’s theological critique of Mivart.

Thanks WED for a correction [to proofs of Origin, 6th ed.].