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.

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.

Asks for investment advice.

Is working at dimorphic plants;

is astonished at WED’s labour.

Writes about proof-correcting by WED [of Origin, 6th ed.].

Explains some proof-correcting symbols to be used by WED [on Origin, 6th ed. proofs?].

Is sending some proofs for correction by WED [6th ed. of Origin].

Thanks WED for a correction [to proofs of Origin, 6th ed.].