Has talked with J. J. Sylvester [Professor of Mathematics at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich] and thinks Leonard [Darwin] should call on him.

C[harles?] P[arker?] says he has made a "fearful mistake", and the marriage cannot be; EAD hopes to come to CD next week.

J. J. Sylvester reports George’s fellowship "the most enviable position on earth".

Charles [Parker?] "appears to be ruined".

References to works on probability;

statistics on proportion of sexes in births in England and Wales.

Discusses CD’s health and James Paget’s "verdict".

A parcel of engravings has come; shall EAD send them on?

Has seen J. J. Sylvester again.

Encloses a letter to which he had replied and saw no need for further attention.

Share dealings.

"Your financial operations excite my envy beyond words." Reports on stock just received.

Has received a letter, and two packets of securities.

Comments on George’s escape.

Confirms number of shares.

Reports on conversation with Henry Holland.

Asks [EAD] to get signatures as opportunity offers.

Wants to sell some shares held in trust by EAD and Josiah Wedgwood [III].

Writes to check on stock certificates received.

Sees mistake he made on certificates; will make list for future use.

Location of stock certificates.

Georgina [Tollet?] is eager to see a copy of Chauncey Wright’s pamphlet [Darwinism (1871)].

Encloses a letter from Mr Moran, conveyed by Mr Lawrence.

Encloses a letter from Lady Bell, which should be burnt when read.

Discusses finances.