Believes A. S. Packard is in error on some points. Refers to his own observations on slave-making ants in Origin.

Has talked to Lubbock and Huxley about pension for Wallace. Asks for help in getting information about Wallace’s circumstances.

Has spoken to Wallace to see if reluctant to accept a Government pension. He would accept if CD and Huxley believe it justified. Encloses details of Wallace’s efforts to obtain a position as naturalist and his claims for a pension.

Thanks for information about Wallace. Is preparing memorial to be submitted to Government [seeking pension for Wallace].

Comments on her new book [Life and her children (1880)]. "… you have treated evolution with much dexterity and truthfulness".

Memorial for Wallace pension dispatched to W. E. Gladstone.

Good news from Gladstone [concerning pension for Wallace]. Duke of Argyll’s private note greatly influenced Gladstone.

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.

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

Will be glad to read over her article.

Comments on her life of Lyell.

Comments on large orange.

Glad she is going to York [BAAS meeting].