Box Box 3.1

Looking for support from Lyell in the author's bid for the Toronto Natural History Chair, and then thanking him for testimonial

1) On Prof. Agassiz filling the Natural History Chair at the University of Edinburgh; 2) Synopsis of various lectures given by the author

Declining dinner engagement; Arranging to give Lyell a copy of 'Blake's Life' as promised; Setting the date for a play production - play still to be decided upon; On possible visit

1) Report by Airlie on his Factor, Mr Geekie taking and recording levels of river, and difficulties with the equipment, weather, and density of woods. 2) List of measurements (made by Geekie) written on the front page of the 'Catalogue of the Maps, horizontal and vertical sections and other publications of the Geological Survey of Great Britain and Ireland to June 1863'. 3) Answers to queries by Lyell as to the Barrier at Glenarm, Parish of Cortachy

'Sales of 'Principles of Geology'. Cheque issued on Union Bank London for £27 13 1 in payment of above

Thanks to Lyell for sharing more details as to the extent and service Hooker made to India Office. Condolences on the death of Mary E. Lyell.

Thanking Sir Charles for the book he sent him [it is unclear which text].

Sales of 'Antiquity of Man' in Philadelphia, USA, and closing and settling of Lyell's account after Childs left the publishers.

Discussion of the laws in US concerning wills and the possibility of leaving equal shares to all children (male and female), not just to the eldest son.

Letter written in Funchal. Discussion on the geographical nature of Italy, with particular reference to the volcanic regions of Naples and Sicily.