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Existence and importance of the MBL
Discusses the time he wants to schedule the lectures, which he says should happen all together so that they can be published in the same journal issue. Morgan's lecture will be on Spallanzani.
organization of the Marine Biological Laboratory
Stating the importance of the MBL
Woods Hole scholarship for Brockton students
Talks about a misunderstanding on whom they should offer a position. Mentions Davenport. Position was offered to Dahlgren.
Announces that he shall explain during the meeting of the Naturalists that he's trying to arrange publications with Ginn & Co.; also discusses Peck's death
Harper telling Lillie to not be bothered by the clause concerning teaching three courses of instruction.
Lillie responding to letter from Harper on the 4th about his suggestion for an interview.
2-item bibliography, which Conklin returns to Whitman.
News about money raised for Whitman's house and plans to celebrate Whitman.