Worm observations.
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Worm observations.
Discusses possible investments.
Reports his observations on numbers of Rhododendron leaves found buried [by earthworms].
Brokers have purchased Leeds Corporation Stock.
Discusses the possible rebuilding of a pair of cottages on CD’s farm at Beesby, Lincolnshire.
Cannot write so is using Lily as secretary. Proud to be member of Geological Society. Sends observations of rhododendron leaves. Could not find piece of ploughed land. Has proved Josiah Wedgwood III’s death in North Eastern Railway Company. Taking care because head hurts.
Sends observations of wormcasts at Malvern. Describes stay at Abinger.
Discusses possible investments.
Discusses possible investments.
Asks for two property valuations. Is afraid he has made a mistake in CD’s property settlements.
Discusses division of Trust. Is concerned Bessy’s portion will be smaller than Henrietta's. Had a pleasant visit in Cambridge. There is a clerical error in the division of CD’s property.
No summary available.
Thanks for Worms.
Requests a list of CD’s trust securities; he and Sara have finished Worms; asks what he should do with dividend warrant.
Financial matters; executing EAD’s will; pleased to hear news about Prof. Challis.
Financial paperwork; pleased at news of Horace and Ida Darwin’s baby, Erasmus.
Paperwork relating to 6 Queen Anne Street, London.
North East Railway Consols.
Has sold London & South Western Railway stock and has purchased Great Western stock.
Has ordered a tin of Somerset Mixture snuff for CD.