Sends proofs of lectures he intends to reprint as a book [The Bible and science (1881)]; asks CD if he would check one for errors.

Forwards the preface to his book [see 12999] and comments on the effect of the Bible on science.

Thanks CD for a copy of Earthworms.

Thanks CD for his offer of assistance to David Ferrier.

Discusses CD’s earthworm book.

Tonsils in man as rudimentary organs.

Writes regarding subscription to set up the Science Defence and Advancement Fund to protect investigators from anti-vivisectionists and to promote knowledge of the purpose and importance of vivisection.

Writes regarding the form which the proposed Science Defence Association should take and encloses a draft of proposed resolutions.