Sends proofs of lectures he intends to reprint as a book [The Bible and science (1881)]; asks CD if he would check one for errors.

Wants a letter of introduction to Joseph Fayrer.

Thanks for news about Wallace memorial; excellent names on it give hope of success.

Mentions Alfred Haddon, an acquaintance of hers who might call on CD.

No summary available.

Has written to Balfour concerning the Butler affair.

Discusses the grazing habits of sheep and cattle on steep hillsides.

Advises CD to "take no notice of Butler whatever" and gives his reasons.

Will gladly translate Krause’s letter for Nature; denounces Butler’s book attacking CD.

Congratulates CD on success of memorial; agrees he should be the one to tell Wallace.

He is buying a portable fire engine, and suggests one is purchased for Down. Wishes to join the Geological Society of London. Is eager to hear Leslie Stephen’s opinion.

Thanks CD for the offer of one of his books, which he gratefully accepts.

Thanks CD for writing for papers to enter Geological Society. Will return Leslie Stephen’s letter. Has had a severe frost. Emma’s puppy died.

Thanks for Movement in plants. Praises the terms CD introduces, but criticises CD’s use of the teleological word "purpose".

Outlines his efforts to study the inheritance of characters in his family. F. Galton overemphasises the inheritance of good qualities.

Gives an account of the Syracuse Botanical Club and its activities.

Has signed William Darwin’s certificate of nomination to Geological Society.

Gives details of his Fisheries appointment.

Apologises for his silence when Francis Darwin’s paper was read at the Linnean Society.

AG’s review of Movement in plants [Nation 32 (1881): 17–18].

Further information about the pension with particular thanks to CD for his role.

No summary available.

Discusses his election to the Geological Society, worm researches, GHD’s travels, investments,G J Romanes on Samuel Butler, the snow, politics.

Worm observations.