Thanks for CD’s reception of his book. The evidence GGB has assembled has convinced him of independent creation. The future will say whether he or CD is correct.

Thinks he has observed the origin of the shake of the head as signifying "no" in his seven-month-old son.

On Lyell’s death; JDH has arranged for burial in Westminster Abbey. His thoughts on a testimonial.

More trouble with Lord Henry Lennox.

Will not come to London for some weeks. Hopes to make TB’s acquaintance.

Speculates on the function of eyebrows and of hair and the furrows of the forehead. Considers many features and faculties to serve, or to have served, more than one function, either simultaneously or successively. Determining the one function through which natural selection has acted in developing it is unrealistic and not worth while.

CD on his memory of Lyell. Deeply rejoices that he is to be buried in Westminster Abbey.

Asks that enclosed letter be posted for him.