Letters from Thomas Horsfield regarding his inability to meet Yarrell and Sabine, examination of his proofs, information of remarks of any kind on a species of elephant described in a passage he quotes from Bishop Heber's journal, Bennet's judgement on descriptions of several species, and an introduction to Mr Hugh Murrey who was was engaged in publication of an Account of China for the Edinburgh Cabinet Library in Zoology of China
Letters from Geoffrey S Hulaine to William Turner Bennett
Letter from Hume asking for copies of the rules and bye laws of the Zoological Society of London and any paper and documents which may be of use to him. He expresses dislike of the office of Permanent President
Letter from John Humphrys regarding the identification of shells he had though of as Indian origin, and a discussion about his collection
Letter from H Ince regarding an account of lions and his intention to meet Edward Turner Bennett at Bruton St the next day
Letter from J Leigh to William Turner Bennett to say that 'Capt Bowles wants you to inform him by what means you will have a seal' on board a ship in Liverpool forwarded to the Gardens of the Zoological Society of London. Also enquires as to whether a mistake has been made as to Goss's wages
Letter from P Lesson to William Turner Bennett which includes a table of the family Acalejolies
Letter from R Leyland referring to the publication of Curtis and Stevens on British Insects. He says he may be able to send some insects not very common in the south. Also includes a list of genera 'which would be acceptable here'
Letters from R J Lowe regarding casks of fish sent to the Zoological Society of London and what he regards as a new species which he names Alepisaurus
Letter from William Luadale of the Geological Society to W J Broderip regarding soil specimens and copies of the Proceedings of the Geological Society