Proposes to send THH vol. 1 of Living Cirripedia.

Sends cirripede specimens for Ipswich Museum.

Asks how much a village fireworks display would cost.

Comments on the need in education for good habits of expression and accurate observation instead of making "wretched Latin verses".

Asks to borrow FK’s specimen of Conia rosea. Would like to know if FK collected it himself [in S. Africa] or was given it, because CD has a closely allied species from Australia, which surprises him. [See Living Cirripedia 2: 335.]

Asking Thomas Salt to inform the Executors of Captain Muckleston that he wishes to foreclose the mortgage.

Testimonial letter expressing CD’s high opinion of AW’s zoological attainments.

Asks Thomas Salt to accept the repayment of a mortgage from Captain Muckleston’s executors, if Josiah Wedgwood agrees.

Will send JR’s box of cirripedes on Thursday.

Thanks for note of 13 May and tracings of the "curious Bopyrid".

Is astonished at amount of work JDD does and frightened it will cause ill-health, such as CD has experienced.

Asks EL to request the Council [of the Ray Society] to permit him to have nine plates [for vol. 1 of Living Cirripedia] instead of eight (of which two were to be in colour) and a tenth plate if he pays for it himself.

Reports the state of Anne Darwin’s health.

Reports on Anne’s illness.

Reports on Anne’s condition.

Detailed account of progress of Anne’s illness.

Is hopeful about Anne after receiving an encouraging message.

Gives her reactions to CD’s reports on Anne’s health.

Reports on Anne’s health throughout the night and from 8 a.m. through to 4.30 p.m.

Asks FW to come over to feel his daughter’s pulse.

Further reports on Anne’s illness.

An evening report on Annie Darwin’s somewhat improved condition.

Discusses Anne’s sickness and her hope.