Thanks for Indian [Medical] Gazette. Comments on article.

On digestive powers of Drosera and those of higher animals.

Comments on expression on two halves of human face.

Responds to TLB’s views of serpent- and fire-worship.

Poison of venomous snakes.

Comments on digestive action of pepsin and hydrochloric acid.

Photograph of Rubens’ picture has not arrived.

Discusses expression on two halves of the face. Mentions photograph [of picture by Rubens].

CD asks if he may call next day for talk.

Thanks for information about Erasmus Darwin and for lending journal.

Sir Robert Christison says Dr Darwin not the first to recommend alcohol for fever.