Bastian, Dr. H. Charlton, on spontaneous generation.
Bateson, Mr., letter to: his book "On Variation" returns from speculation to fact: natura facit saltum.
Bathybius. —not accepted in connection with Darwin's speculations. —"eating the leek" about.
Baynes, Thomas Spencer, letters to: —Aberdeen Address. —parsons at Edinburgh lectures. —regime for health. —arrangements for the "Encyclopaedia". —articles for "Encyclopaedia". —work on Dick Swiveller's principle. —handwriting. —puts aside a subject when done with. —a Balaam-Centaur. —Dean Stanley's handwriting. —articles between H. and L. —sons-in-law. —Biology contrasted with Criticism, etc. —reports of his American trip. —Harvey article.
Beale, Professor.
Beaufort, Sir F. (Hydrographer). —assistance from.
Beaumont, Elie de, contradicted by nature.
Belemnites, on.
Bell, Thomas, ready to help. —as man of science. —writes official statement on the award of Royal Society Medal to Huxley.
Bence Jones, Dr., kindness of. —would make the Fullerian Professorship permanent. —friendly conspiracy.