Inquires about the nature of some money recently paid to him.

Comments on MS by C. S. Bate. Bate not aware of other work on Cirripedia; cites Bate’s errors. Would Bate allow CD to use his drawings in Living Cirripedia? [See Living Cirripedia 1: 9–16.]

Thanks CSB for drawings of [cirripede] larva and for permission to cite unpublished paper ["On the development of the cirripedes", Ann. & Mag. Nat. Hist. 2d ser. 8 (1851): 324–32]. Describes method of preserving specimens. Mentions Balanus common on tidal rocks at Tenby.

Thanks CSB for cirripede larvae.

Has been unwell.

Cannot see transverse articulation referred to and does not believe in it.

Sends species synonyms.

Discussion of Chthamalinae.

Suggests using asphalt to seal specimen containers.

Comments on mouth of larva.

Wants catalogue of small islands that contain peculiar plants. Thinks complete floras of islands in various stages of depression [subsidence] would provide good data.

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.

Asks EAD to forward a message of Anne’s improved state to Down.

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.

Further reports on Anne’s illness.

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

Discusses Anne’s sickness and her hope.

Thanks CD for his Monday notes about Anne, which are much better than previous ones.

Tells of the hopes raised by CD’s letter of Monday regarding Anne’s health.

Tells of Anne’s death.

Her reactions to Anne’s death; hopes CD may soon return.