News of Cambridge: the recent examinations; memorial tablet for Marmaduke Ramsay.

Sends a short résumé of his trip on the chance that it will arrive in England earlier than longer letter [158] which he hopes to send by surer means.

He is "incessantly occupied by new and most interesting animals" and thinks he will be able to do some original work in natural history.

Chronicles the events of February, principally of the family and of a few friends: engagements, marriages, deaths, some visits.