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Asks if CD agrees with Carl Claus’s Grundzüge der Zoologie [3d ed. (1876)], in separating tunicates from molluscs.
[Draft of letter for Francis Darwin to write to SF.] CD declines to express an opinion on SF’s query.
Writes of his admiration for CD and requests an autograph or photo.
Gives his opinion on the education of girls in physiology. Would regret that any girl who wished to learn physiology should be checked.
Introduces his son Casimir, who is visiting England.
Reports on his work. Relationships of shells found at Steinheim; attempts to elucidate the genesis of different forms.
Would like Price’s address.
Has "the missing link" been found in New Guinea, as he read in the newspaper?
Offers CD the nest of a foreign bird pressed on him by a neighbour.
A letter in support of [Ann Jane] Cupples’ request to the Royal Literary Fund for assistance. Her talent, industry, and need.
Asks to have some funds of the Down Friendly Society transferred.
Asks CD why some living forms have evolved and others have not.
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JDH describes his passage on board a steamer ship. He complains about the drink especially the brandy & will try the wine as he does not think it will effect his ears. He sends his love to family members, Reginald Hawthorn Hooker, Grace Ellen Hooker & Mrs Symonds. Sends his apologies for not writing to his mother from Liverpool but he was shopping with the Stracheys until the last minute. West winds are making the passage slow.
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