Encloses a tracing of a portrait of John Bunyan showing the differences of the two sides of the face.

Gives details of the smallest micrococci distinctly discernible under a microscope.

Encloses a copy of a letter from H. Spencer giving his opinion on GJR’s views on disuse and a draft of GJR’s reply to Spencer.

Has some Utricularia minor for CD. Has found the bladders on U. vulgaris are not floats.

Thanks CD for book [Descent, 2d ed.].

Has observed in his garden hive-bees using the holes bored at the base of flowers by humble-bees.

After taking advice he has decided to write an explicit denial and short account of his essay and send it to the Quarterly Review.

Orchids is at last sold out. Settles account.

The Origin [6th ed.] is making good [sales] progress.

Expression is not selling.