Gives CGS permission to use his letters in any way he thinks fit.

Discusses the direct effect of external conditions as an agent of change in organisms; has encountered many cases since the publication of Origin.

Informs CD of his intention to bequeath his property to him.

Thinks conservation of energy not evidence for Deity. Agrees with CD that there is little hope to illuminate subject with light of intellect. Intends to drop it.

Says deformity of wings of geese is not related to injury to gander. Forwards a report on the birds [11717].

Is deeply gratified by AR’s proposed generosity.

Much obliged to WHF and Dr Garron for their trouble [over deformed goose wings]. Has no doubt that WHF’s view of the deformity is the right one. Will send WHF’s report to Blair.

CD and Emma enjoyed extremely meeting the Dean at WHF’s house.

Encloses a cheque for £5.5.0 for the Down Coal and Clothing Club.

Gives CD details of the property he proposes to bequeath to him.

Sends copy of H. D. Lindemuth, "Vegetative Bastarderzeugung" [Landwirtsch. Jahrb. 7 (1878): 887–939].

Is making progress with the Weismann translation.

Wonders whether Francis Darwin would give a botanical lecture at a Bayswater school.

Writes of Anthony Rich’s bequest.

Has examined this year’s crop, which looks good; will prepare a report.

Thanks AR for the details of his bequest and invites him to Down.

Informs EAD of Anthony Rich’s proposal to bequeath his property to CD.

Very glad to hear Anthony Rich is leaving CD money "encouraging science in such a very practical manner".

Surprised and delighted by Mr Rich’s bequest as it will greatly increase his income. Intends to leave money to the Royal Society to contribute to science. Houses in London are a good investment even in times that are nervous for bankers.

Sends CD a proof of an illustration reduced on to the block by photography. The method is expensive but scientifically accurate.

Approves of the proof. However, his book [Movement in plants] will have a large number of diagrams so he feels only the complicated diagrams and drawings should be copied by photography.

Is glad book progresses; answers translation query.

Francis Darwin does not have time to lecture.

Thanks for JDH’s description of CD’s work in Nature.

Anthony Rich to bequeath his property (over £1100 a year) to CD.