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

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

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Returns agreement signed and witnessed.

Will discuss with CD at Christmas the possibility of purchasing some land with delapidated housing.

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Sends some money on behalf of himself and his father to help with FEA’s problems with the Index.

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Sends notes made in June 1867, on Rhamnus catharticus and R. lanceolatus. Encloses diagrams and measurements relating to pollen size in R. lanceolatus.

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Thanks WED for his letter of 20 December 1875. Is surprised and delighted by the support from WED and CD for the Index.

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Purchases cigarettes for CD.

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Sends some cash to help WED with moving expenses.

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

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

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Reports the death of Francis’ wife, Amy.

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Recommends that CD buy a plot of land.

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Discusses the purchase of some land;

plans to visit Southampton.

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Discusses legal arrangements [unspecified].

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Writes about the purchase of a horse.

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Discusses an experiment.

His dogs appear to have rabies.

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Action of heavy rain on the leaves of Robinia.

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Asks WED to make some observations on Acacia or Robinia.

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Thanks for the copy of Orchids.

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Staying with W. D. Fox on the Isle of Wight. Offers to find Pulmonaria plants.