Wants white breeds of poultry.
Poor health necessitates a trip to Moor Park, Farnham.
JL’s brother’s accident.
Thinks JL should tackle systematics of anomalous insects from studies of internal organs.
Is sorry to hear of bad health of CD and his daughter.
Discusses, with an example, the difficulty of explaining structural differences between closely allied species.
His doctor urges CD most strongly not to expose himself to the excitement and fatigue of receiving the [Wollaston] Medal. He will ask Lyell to receive it on his behalf.
CD sees JL’s cases of same organs varying greatly in allied forms as a serious difficulty in regard to his own ideas.
Undergoing hydropathic treatment for his old ailment.
The "Abstract" [Origin] is the cause. Only two chapters to do.
His satisfaction that he believes he has convinced Hooker and Huxley and staggered Lyell.
Discusses events at Moor Park and domestic matters.
Sends naturalists’ autographs.
Enjoyed fortnight at Moor Park.
Has given proxy according to James Paget’s request. Almost sure it is in favour of [J. A.?] Kingdon [for election to Athenaeum?].
Sends list of poultry breeds he would like.
Writes about their new billiard table.
