Quotes CD’s "horrid doubt" [see 13230]. WG fails to see force of the argument. Evolution throws no suspicion on man’s reasoning faculties. The case is no different with the faculty that gives data.

Repeats request for loan in order to spend probationary training period in chemical factory.

Outlines address to York BAAS meeting on history of geographical distribution. Organising theme: advancement in this science based on ideas enunciated by scientific voyagers. Asks CD’s advice.

AD’s son has inherited the same head malformation as one AD had received as a result of the pressure of his nurse’s arm while carrying him when a baby.

Sends a copy of his book [The student’s Darwin (1881)]. Hopes he may be forgiven for carrying his reasoning further than CD may allow.

Many thanks for Movement in plants.

Sends some seeds wanted by CD.

Working on York BAAS address; finds CD’s comments helpful. JDH writes detailed response and expansion.

Has been collecting on the mountain summits and wants someone with whom to communicate about plants.

Trifolium resupinatum is not in season.

Is making final preparations for his address [at York BAAS meeting] and questions CD on specific points.

Sends CD information he had requested on W. Graham.

Looks forward to CD’s visit on 8 Sept.

E. J. Trelawney, the friend of Shelley and Byron, has just died in a nearby village.

On William Graham’s book [The creed of science (1881)].

Darwinism, chance, and the existence of evil.

Discusses funeral arrangements for E. A. Darwin, and his will.

Condolences on death of CD’s brother Erasmus. Recalls first meeting CD in Erasmus’ rooms over 40 years ago.

E. A. Darwin’s funeral arrangements.

Asks CD whether he thinks it probable that the gnat may develop into the mosquito in hot weather.

The merchants suggest that CD keep the wine and return it if more is corked.