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ALS. Introduces the grandson of Richard Mead and son of Frank Nicholls. Briefly refers to Charles Blagden.

ALS. Expresses his desire to obtain a copy of a catalogue for his "Cushingiana". Muses upon the fact that people can think of books in the midst of war.

ALS. Halford gives medical advice, writes a letter of recommendation, issues a bulletin on the condition of King George IV, discusses vaccination of the poor, and agrees to subscribe to some books. Holograph manuscript, in an unknown hand, provides biography.

Holograph letter, unsigned. Holland explains the circumstances which lead him to believe that his servant was mistakenly presented with a summons to service in the militia.

In an ALS to Thomas Poole, Davy inquires after an estate in Nether Stowey he would like to purchase and remarks sadly upon the death of Princess Charlotte. In a holograph note, signed, in French, to the Monsignor de Medici Spada, Davy remarks upon his poor health.

ALS from many notable members of the British medical establishment, including William Bateson, John Bland-Sutton, Byrom Bramwell, Yandell Henderson, Thomas Jeeves Horder, Arthur F. Hurst, Robert Hutchison, James Mackenzie, Arthur Salusbury Macnalty, Norman Moore, Berkeley Moynihan, Charles Samuel Myers, George Newman, D'Arcy Power, Charles Scott Sherrington, and Grafton Elliott Smith. Foreign correspondents include Pierre Marie and Karl Sudhoff. Most letters are of a casual social nature, though reference is often made to Rolleston's lectures and publications. A complete list of correspondents is available.

ANS. Order for half a hundred of whiting and a quarter of a hundred of yellow oker.

ALS relating to social engagements and to the anti-vivisection movement. A letter from Victor Horsley refers to Paget's lectures On the cause of the rhythmic motion of the heart.

Most of the material relates to the leasing of property by Bland-Sutton, in particular correspondence with his solicitor, Edward John Quintas Maggs, regarding a case against Bland-Sutton, brought by a Mrs. Heath, regarding a sublet property. Other material relates to the alteration of his surname from Sutton to Bland-Sutton.

ALS. Asks for Evans' opinion in an unspecified matter and suggests that he come to the meetings of the Anthropological Institute.