Sends references on Utricularia and Pinguicula.

Asks WED to visit Winchester soon and collect Utricularia for him

WED encloses a letter from H. M. Wilkinson about Utricularia and sundew.

H. M. Wilkinson has examined bladders of Utricularia; doubts that they absorb or digest insects.

H. M. Wilkinson describes dragonfly trapped by sundew [Drosera].

Arrangements for the visit to Southampton.

About elections to [an unspecified] club.

Will write to Strickland. Asks whether name has already been put down for Athenaeum.

Another message about club elections.

Sent a copy of Orchis book to Gentry. Mentions Morley’s article on Diderot. Asks for another copy of the new edition of Descent.

Asks CD whether it is worth sending money to prop up the Index.

Purchases cigarettes for CD.

Sends some cash to help WED with moving expenses.

Sends a pamphlet for FD and Ruck, who did not turn up for breakfast.

Reports the death of Francis’ wife, Amy.

Recommends that CD buy a plot of land.

Discusses the purchase of some land;

plans to visit Southampton.

Discussing a purchase of land.

Discusses legal arrangements [unspecified].

Writes about the purchase of a horse.

Has written of his idea [on the formation of the gravels near Southampton] to James Geikie, who thought it very feasible.

Is working at dimorphic plants;

is astonished at WED’s labour.