There is a hyacinth growing upside down in Hankinson’s garden. Sends picture of it. Leslie Stephen knows of no worthwhile sources of information on Dr Erasmus Darwin.

Encloses drawings of Menyanthes and Pulmonaria anthers.

Langstaff has seen no trace of blushing on the body.

WED encloses a letter from H. M. Wilkinson about Utricularia and sundew.

H. M. Wilkinson has examined bladders of Utricularia; doubts that they absorb or digest insects.

H. M. Wilkinson describes dragonfly trapped by sundew [Drosera].

Sends some cash to help WED with moving expenses.

Has written of his idea [on the formation of the gravels near Southampton] to James Geikie, who thought it very feasible.

Reports the death of Francis’ wife, Amy.

Discusses the purchase of some land;

plans to visit Southampton.

Discusses legal arrangements [unspecified].

Writes about the purchase of a horse.

Asks WED to make some observations on Acacia or Robinia.

Encloses his marriage present, which he fears Sara [Darwin née Sedgwick] will think "atrociously unsentimental", but he hopes useful.

Returns [unspecified] enclosure.

Writes of Anthony Rich’s bequest.

G[eorge] has visited A[nthony] R[ich] at Worthing.

Discusses his work on Dr Erasmus Darwin’s life.

Wants some more rubber bands for his wrist.

Discusses a book

and the "splendid news about the elections".

Forwards John Lubbock’s letter and hopes WED might influence the men "for the sake of science".

Sends Asa Gray’s lectures on Natural science and religion [1880].

Greatly enjoyed their stay at Bassett.