Asks whether CD wishes to join other old "Beagles" in supporting an orphan grandson of Jemmy Button.

Will be happy to subscribe to support Jemmy FitzRoy Button. Supposes BJS has considered whether it would be a real kindness to educate the boy.

Scheme for Jemmy Button’s grandson has fallen through, as he has already been "adopted".

Encloses a letter [missing] on the progress of the Fuegians.

His eldest son has married.

Thanks for account of Fuegians

and news about old "Beaglers".

Has been reading A. A. Brassey [Around the world in the yacht "Sunbeam" (1878)].

Explains the occurrence of cattle on the Fuegian islands.

Discusses intentions with regard to missionary stations and steamers in the area.