He had wished to 'stimulate the creation of a fund by subscription' when he offered to give money to the Royal Society; his regret at Huxley's resignation [from the Presidency]. See Huxley Papers 10.128, for the letter which proceeded this

Asks Huxley to forward his 'bulky' manuscript memoir of Dr Neil Arnott to Dr Alfred Taylor, who will condense it into a biographical notice for the new edition of Physics which will be 'agreeable to the stomach of the worth doctor's surviving relatives'; is unwilling to waste more time on it himself; indicates the portions of the Memoir which have been objected to

Thanks for letter announcing honour conferred by Ray Society; invitation to the Annual Dinner of the Philosophical Society

In French. Announces Huxley's election to the Academie [Royale de Medecine de Belgique] and to the Societe Royale des Sciences de Liege; his admiration of Huxley; asks for his opinion of his book on sexual organs

Suggests an alternative translation for 'bunt', used in an address; quotes Homer [in Greek] on the death of Patroclus, to prove the ancient knowledge of the origin of maggots in carcasses

Praises Huxley for 'vindicating stout old Paley in that Glasgow address'; the permanent value of the commonsense philosophy of Socrates; an invitation to Edinburgh

In French. His reverence for Huxley; thanks for a copy of the 'Crayfish' [See reference to Dr Bolivar in the 1st edition, page 298]

Conveys a vote of thanks for services rendered as President of the Association

Thanks for copy of Critiques and addresses; hopes that Huxley will rest; suggests bromide of potassium as a remedy for indigestion

Has taken Huxley's advice about the [Science] Fellowship; further elections to it have been postponed for a year

Asks for an opinion on his paper on Crustacean Embryology of which he gives an abstract; enquires whether arrangements can be made to publish it in England, which would help him in his work and further the interests of the marine laboratory which he has persuaded the University to establish

Thanks for Huxley's kind letter, which has been shown to the Trustees; the presentation of his paper to the Royal Society by Huxley will greatly help his work; outlines plans for further research on the lower Macrura

Is sending a copy of his book on heredity; asks for an opinion on its potential sale in England. See also 121.92

Wishes to give lectures in England which will illustrate the value of vivisection to science; would particularly like to speak at the Royal Institution, where he could reach a wider public, and asks if Huxley can help him to do this; thanks for help given to his pupil Eugene Dupuy; his opinion of Ferrier's researches on the brain, and of Carpenter's support of Ferrier's views

Letter to Sir Roderick Murchison. Offer of the loan of the skull of a Patagonian chief, with details of its discovery

Thanks for Huxley's abstract of the conversation on some scientific matter; Sir W Lawes is willing to admit scientific students to his laboratory, but not to teach them

Discussion of the development of the embryo; queries Huxley's theory of the prior development of external organs; 'wishes to ascertain' how soon and how long such rudimentary formations of future structures can be detected; believes in the simultaneous development of internal and external organs

Discusses a disputed fragment of Xenophanes; comments on the varying translations for word for an animal in a passage from Aristophanes' Clouds which may interest Huxley

Asks Huxley to continue in his post of Natural History Lecturer [at the Government School of Mines] as successor to Edward Forbes

Reply of acceptance from Huxley to Cardwell

Congratulations [on appointment as Inspector of Fisheries]. Would like to discuss a scheme for a survey of 'physical and biological conditions of the seas round Great Britain'

Appreciation of Huxley's article, 'Administrative nihilism' which he asks him to reprint - 'it would help to create a few missionaries to preach a true faith about Government work'

Sends a photograph of an aborigine's skull

Photograph of skull

Is sending papers about medical service of the US Army, with special reference to examinations and to naturalists subject to military orders; has proposed Huxley as a member of the Union

Dictated. He is unwilling to accept Huxley's cheque, which is in excess of the required amount; he is therefore pleased that he is able to refund the difference

Explanation of his discussion of the meaning of Determinism in his article; Huxley is the best judge of an appropriate journal for publication if he thinks it worthy of this. See Huxley Papers 12.348 et seq

From J Christison, Secretary. The Lord President of the Council has been asked to grant Huxley leave of absence to take charge of Professor Thomson's class

Informs Huxley of the decision of the Council [of the Royal Society] that he should undertake the description of 'Glyptodon'; has 'victimised' a human brain for Huxley's artist; comment on existence of corpus callous in human brain; (sketch). See Evidence as to man's place in nature, Man's relation to the lower animals, figure 21

Last page of letter [Christmas 1885?]. Huxley's health; will keep him informed about the 'Challenger'; G F Wilson, FRS, would be delighted to help about gentians

Undated note, signed 'M F' about a toast at a dinner. Addressed to 'Rev Sir'

Discussion of the different forms that London University might adopt; advantages of incorporating teaching in the existing University

Need to distinguish old from new degrees in the University of London; no new charter should be granted until the subject of university education in London has been thoroughly discussed

To Sir Charles Lyell. In French. Detailed description of occipital fragment of a Neandertal skull, of which he sends a photograph. See Evidence as to man's place in nature, 'On some fossil remains of man', figure 25; part of the letter is also quoted, translated, on page 133

To Sir Charles Lyell. In French. Sends three more photographs; further details about the skull, in reply to enquiries from Huxley. See Evidence as to man's place in nature, page 130

Discussion of Hebraic etymology, with reference to Huxley's letter to The Times on 4 February

Observations on nectaries; will send specimens to compare with those of gentians

In French. Details of moulds of Anchitherium fossils available at his own and other museums, which could be sent on an exchange basis; he can however arrange to present some to the Royal School of Mines Museum

In German. Describes the aims of the German Ethical Society; questions about Huxley's views on religion, etc, on behalf of its journal

Encloses three photographs of a skull from a shell mound near the channel of the Fraser River; describes the position of the skeleton of which it formed part, etc

Three photographs of a skull

Discussion of lists for a British collection of natural history, which will form part of an official report [Report on a possible Natural History Museum referred to in The Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley, volume 1, page 133?]

In French. Invitation to be Member of the Council of Honour which is to be appointed on the occasion of the celebrations of E van Beneden's 50th Anniversary at the University.

Draft of Huxley's reply to no 05379. Honoured to be permitted to join in any way in the proposed celebrations

Discussion of interpretation of Hebrew words used by Huxley in letter to The Times on the order of creation in the Bible. See FURLONG, above, and The Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley, volume 2, pages 296-298

Rough notes for Huxley's reply to no 05381

Further discussion of the same subject in 05381

From Michael Foster. Dictated. Announcement of the award of the Copley medal

From W B Carpenter. Printed letter announcing Huxley's election to the office of Examiner in Physiology and Comparative Anatomy for the ensuing year

Draft of a letter from Huxley. Explanation of his use of the terms 'dorsal' and 'ventral' when describing Salpae

Draft of a letter from Huxley. Is sending a paper on Diphydae, etc, for possible inclusion in the Archiv

Discussion of interpretation of two Hebrew words used in Genesis, etc, to indicate reptilian creatures; science does not necessarily conflict with statement in Scripture. See FURLONG and HODSON, above

Note for Huxley's reply

Draft by Huxley for a testimonial for Parker

News of Professor Svenloven's health and his approaching 80th birthday

Sends nine photographs of prints of the human foot

Nine small photographs

From R G Whitfield. States the conditions of work, etc, for the course of lectures to be given by Huxley

Sends a list of references to papers on the anatomy and physiology of nectaries

Draft of a note from Huxley. Sends a copy of his article 'On the zoological relation of man with the lower animals' in the belief that 'His Lordship has as great an interest in the truth as himself . . . The Bishop of Oxford will find therein full justification for the diametrical contradiction with which he heard Professor Huxley meet certain anatomical statements put forth at the first meeting of Section D during the late session of the British Association at Oxford'. See Clark, pages, 61-62

Discussion of the publication of Huxley's lectures; illustrations, etc

Dictated. Discussion of the publication of the American lectures

Further discussion of difficulties involved in the publication of the lectures

1-6 'Structure of the hair sac'. Five folios, with accompanying draft letter, one folio.
Endorsed 'My first paper written in 1845 given to the wife in 1894. Thomas Henry
Huxley'. See The Scientific Memoirs of Thomas Henry Huxley volume 1, 1

7 London Institution. Syllabus for a course of six lectures on 'The general laws of life',
February to March 1855. Printed

8, 9 Royal Institution. Syllabus for a course of twelve lectures on physiology and
comparative anatomy, January - April 1856. Printed: accompanying is a corrected
proof

10, 11 Printed notice for elections to the London School Board [1870]. Addresses to the
ratepayers of the Marylebone Division from T H Huxley and W R Cremer. With
written notes, perhaps in Mrs Huxley's handwriting

12 Menu for a dinner at 'The Elms', All Fools Day 1870. Printed

13-17 Draft of an after-dinner speech at the Royal Society [1876]

23-49 Notes on the French revolution; principle events, Declaration of the Rights of Man,
etc, no date (This is part of the notes in Huxley Papers volume 65)

'Thoughts and doings, from September 29, 1840' is written on the front cover. Parts of folios 25 and 26, and most of folio 27, have been cut away. This brief diary with notes and observations on reading, etc, is extensively quoted in The Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley volume 1, pages 9-14. The missing portions of the manuscript were not noted by Leonard Huxley (presented in 1964)

Notes on anatomy and physiology of Vertebrata, 1847. Numerous pencil and ink diagrams. Folio 15 is dated 24 December 1847

Notes on dredging specimens, etc, made at Tenby, August - September 1856; notes on raised beaches, October [1856], etc. On the cover is a pen and ink sketch of a man and a woman in a boat (Huxley spent his honeymoon at Tenby)

8 Draft of a letter to Sir Roderick Murchison on administrative matters at the Museum of
Practical Geology

Journal of a visit to Switzerland, 1857. Many pencil sketches of scenery, of Huxley and his companions (Tyndall, guides, etc); diagrams of geological formations and observations on glacier formation (presented in 1964)

15vo Sketch [self-portrait] endorsed: subject unknown (supposed to be a notorious
burglar)

Contents:

1-19 Sketches, in pencil and monochrome watercolour, of Carnac; monoliths, windmills,
dolmens, calvaries, etc. Probably made in 1867, when travelling with Hooker. Also includes water-colour Off Swanage, September 1867, later donated in memory of Priscilla Elsie Waller

20 Notes on reading; French prehistory, etc. See The Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley volume 1, page 287. Some, perhaps, added at a later date

Itinerary of journey to Italy, 15 October to 19 December 1884