Sends MS of his paper, "On the coloration of flowers and fruits", filling a gap in CD’s theory relating to these structures, and asks for CD’s comments.

Plans a book on colour sense.

Thanks CD for specimens of, and curious facts on, the "harvesting ant".

Talk of a subscription to help JT’s experiments. Progress of experiment; loss of fungus-resistance in varieties as they age.

On germination of wheat.

Can supply Drosera if CD wants some.

Potato crossing experiments. Encloses printed copies of letters from people who have grown his potato seed.

Thanks CD for his kind reply. JG does not feel he can rely on instinct or "intuition" in relation to existence of God. Is there no analogy between natural organisations and mechanical constructions to justify an intelligent first cause?

Thanks CD for his gift of the Origin.

Life history of potato varieties. Changes in fruit, flower, and seed production with increasing age of a variety.

Has been consulting with Mrs Lyell about the possibility of publishing Lyell’s letters. Asks CD’s opinion on the matter.

Thanks for comments on paper and references to related works. Clarifies points on colour distinction between energy-absorbing (green) and energy-expending (bright-hued) portions of plants and on the influence of flower colour in modifying the insect organism.

Further codicil to CD’s will to settle £14000 instead of £12000 on each child.

What does Torbitt propose to do with CD’s £100; does he want another £100 now or soon?

Success of James Torbitt’s potato experiments so far does not warrant an application for Government aid.

Encloses proof of the Entomological Society’s Proceedings for February to show the use he has made of Fritz Müller’s letter [see 11319].

CD elected an honorary member of the Franklin Literary Society, who would like to commission a life-size portrait of him.

Sales of [potato] varieties have reduced amount of money needed [for experiments].

Thanks for CD’s criticism and advice. The difficult question of whether varieties "wear out".

Describes hereditary defect in ear muscle.

Discusses influence of wet nurse on infant.

Describes talking starlings.

Sending the further codicil to CD’s will.

Suggests Torbitt proceed with his work for this year; if he wishes to continue next year THF will try to arrange Government support.