CD has two corrections in spelling on woodcut [for Fossil Cirripedia (Lepadidae)]. Has asked J. S. Bowerbank who should cut the blocks and suggested JdeCS get it done. Repeats arrangements to compare specimens and proofs in London.

Thanks for fossil cirripede specimens.

Describes progress on his book [Fossil Cirripedia] and his work on living cirripedes. Asks to borrow specimens.

Comments on book [F. C. L. Koch and Wilhelm Dunker, Norddeutschen Oolithgebildes (1837)].

Sends thanks to Friedrich Adolph Roemer and R. A. Philippi for specimens.

Plans to come to London to examine the proofs of JdeCS’s plates [for Fossil Cirripedia (Lepadidae)]. Has new German specimens; one is unknown and must be introduced but a woodblock will do.

Is concerned about the education of his boys and is undecided between Rugby and Bruce Castle schools; is inclined toward the latter, but afraid to experiment on so important a subject.

Reports on his pear-trees.

Asks about source of paper on the metamorphosis of Pycnogonida for C. S. Bate.

Explains that fossil cirripede specimens have not been returned because J. de C. Sowerby has been monstrously delayed with the engravings. Members of Palaeontographical Society have urged Sowerby to complete task.

CD likes the engravings [for Fossil Cirripedia (Lepadidae)] but is distressed by JdeCS’s slow progress and is being pressed by owners to return their specimens.

Describes progress in illustrating fossil cirripede specimens by J. de C. Sowerby.

Thanks AS for a copy of his book, Discourse [on the studies of the University, 5th ed.].

Thinking of not sending his eldest son [William] to a classical school.

Thanks SC for box of specimens [of cirripedes].

Often wishes he had settled in one of the colonies because of opportunities for his children.

Inquires about financial matters.

Discusses share dealings and investment matters.

Discusses his account. Mentions reduction in rent due to agricultural conditions.

Describes progress of J. de C. Sowerby in engraving fossil cirripede specimens.

Asks his opinion concerning possible investment. Asks about possible land sale to Mr Mason.

Thanks for case of inherited malconformation.

Asks GB to vote for "a distant connexion of mine" at Athenaeum, and to mention this to Hooker.

Discusses capacity of some cirripedes to bore into rock. Describes progress of his research.

CD hopes to have an hour’s talk with CJFB before CD leaves London.

Discusses the [CD/Emma] marriage trust.