Sends two preserved pigs (showing some hereditary phenomenon) that the late John Scott intended for CD.

King has all of Scott’s papers.

Grieved to hear of John Scott’s death.

Could GK visit Down?

Very pleased to receive CD’s dinner invitation.

Glad GK will come. But cannot talk long to anyone.

Sends preserved pitchers and figure of Dischidia rafflesiana, a rare plant from East Bengal, which GK and the late John Scott had tried in vain to cultivate.

Thanks for specimen of Dischidia. Will ask Hooker who might dissect it.

Thanks for Earthworms.

Glad CD liked the Dischidia drawing. GK wishes he could see it in the wild to study its habits and those of the insects that visit it.