Requests roots of two species of Mirabilis for "a curious experiment in crossing".

Has subscribed £10 to Jamaica committee to prosecute Governor Eyre.

His views on the Eyre controversy.

Went to Shrewsbury (for sale of Susan’s effects), hoping to buy some Wedgwood medallions, but they had been bought.

Will visit Kew on Tuesday [27 Nov].

Thanks for new edition of Origin [4th ed.].

Has met CD’s son [George] at Trinity College.

Writing for Mr Corbet, she asks what diet has helped in the treatment of CD’s illness.

Encloses foot of a woodcock with earth attached. CD asked about this many years ago with reference to seed dispersal.

Answers some question about species.

Sends biographical sketch.

Now considers that a note on Nägeli would have to be too long to include. Discusses his differences with Nägeli. Cannot believe in spontaneous generation. At present the principle of life seems to him beyond the confines of science.