Would like further experimentation to confirm report about germination of wheat from Egyptian tombs. Sir G. Wilkinson may have been deceived by the Arabs.

Reports on abortive anthers in flowers of thyme sent by CD.

Reports observations on the behaviour of captive harvest mouse and dormouse. When descending sticks mouse uses its tail like a prehensile-tailed monkey.

Recommends a method for destroying wasps' nests. Refers him to the Gardener's Chronicle for information on flowering Cape bulbs. Has no idea where he can obtain deodar seeds. Would like to see his paper on the influence of light on vegetable colors.

Calls CD’s attention to an article about William Herbert’s hybrid Narcissus.

Thinks W. Kemp’s specimens are all common varieties of living species of Atriplex.

Regards [W. Kemp’s] plant as clearly only Atriplex patula, though with "an unusual habit".

Adds report on success of his Roman tomb exhibit.

Sending a paper in which he recommends JH's Prelim. Discourse; it is addressed chiefly to mechanics.

Ask JR to advise the Queen to issue Her Royal Commission of Inquiry into the best methods of securing the improvement of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.

Received his letter just as he was about to lecture. Regarding the Institution, there are five or six telescopes in use and G. B. Airy is to deliver lectures, so JH's work may be useful.

Well-wishers of the Ipswich Museum hope to raise a fund for a lithograph portrait of G. Ransome; wonders if JH is interested in becoming a subscriber. Richard Owen is to deliver a lecture at the anniversary meeting next month.