FG’s volume on his African expedition [Narrative of an explorer in tropical South Africa (1853)] stimulates CD to express his admiration and to hope their acquaintance can be renewed.

Describes his health and life at Down.

Discusses how Fuegians and other primitive peoples light fires.

Thanks FG for book [The art of travel (1855)].

Is looking for a house in London for a month.

Thanks for FG’s note and trouble in searching out pigeons.

Is obliged to FG for obtaining C. J. Andersson’s offer of information about breeds of cattle in South Africa.

Sends on CD’s list of enquiries about native breeds of animals in South Africa.

Can FG use his influence with Rev. [Erhardt] to get information about domesticated poultry in Africa for CD?

Encloses signed document.

"Much interested about all domestic animals of all savage nations."

Congratulates CD on Origin; has been "initiated into an entirely new province of knowledge".

Notes error involving rhinoceros.

Encloses other notes.

Thanks FG for comments [on Origin].

Acknowledges error involving rhinoceros.

Thinks female fowls select victorious or most beautiful cock.