Writes of Henrietta’s illness.

Returns [an unspecified] enclosure referring to "a most wonderful cure".

Describes the floral structure of broom, particularly the form of the varying anthers. Encloses drawings of anthers and pollen.

Discusses family and domestic matters.

Has heard, through Lubbock, of a gentleman who is offering a partnership in a bank.

Discusses the opportunity for WED to become a partner in a bank.

Writes about dealings through John Lubbock regarding [a banking partnership for] WED.

Writes regarding the possibility of banking partnership for WED; second note arranges a meeting between the involved parties in London.

Asks whether WED has signed the articles of partnership in the bank.

Has been working at orchid drawings with G. B. Sowerby, Jr.

Discusses business matters relating to WED and the bank.

Tells of a shooting competition at Down.

Has been working hard at orchid drawings with G. B. Sowerby, Jr.

Discusses affairs at Down and Southampton.

Reports events at Down;

has been doing good work on the homologies of orchids.

Discusses stock-brokers; hopes to be able to see WED at Christmas.

Describes in detail his day at home and at the bank in Southampton.

Counted seeds by tens. Sends some.

Would like WED to send a specimen of the unusual plant organ of which he sent a drawing.

Discusses his new microscope.

Discusses WED’s growing interest in botany; would be grateful for certain observations.

Is much concerned about Horace’s illness.

Has sent Orchids MS to printers

and will work a little at dimorphism.

Thanks WED for eyeglass.

Reports on health of Horace and family matters.

Has finished Orchids.