Does not know anything about a supra-condyloid process on the humerus, but would like to see RLT’s paper should he publish on the subject.

RLT will find abundant evidence of absorption by Aldrovanda in CD’s forthcoming book [Insectivorous plants]. Congratulates him on his discovery of ferments.

CD gives a few instances of various animals (starfish, earwigs, spiders) that take charge of their young.

CD sends the gist of an extremely negative report from the [Royal Society’s] physiological referee on the value of RLT’s modifications of Brücke’s process for isolating pepsin [see 10470].

The honour RLT proposes [Darwin Festival] is a great one, "but would it not be better to wait until I am in my grave?"

CD thanks RLT for his two notes, a newspaper article, and a copy of RLT’s address honouring him.

Sends £25 for the Birmingham Philosophical Society scientific fund.

Thanks for the birthday greetings.

"I feel a very old man and my course is nearly run."