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Leonard Horner was at Manchester when WW's letter arrived and he gives the answer CL thought he would [attached to CL's letter is Horner's reply, in which he expresses his desire to be President of the Geological Society but unfortunately has not got the time]. CL has produced a list with Horner concerning possible candidates - Michael Faraday, George Poulett Scrope, William Buckland. CL wishes Egerton [Philip de Malpas Grey Egerton] had been ready - other 'vigorous and fresh men' include Richard Owen and Charles Darwin.

Concerns Aristotle's account of induction.

Magd[alene] Coll[ege], Cambridge. - Is a candidate for Professorship of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy; solicits Houghton's influence with W. H. Thompson and the Public Orator [W. G. Clark]; will circulate testimonials from Owen and other naturalists.

Item 89 is the last sheet only of a letter.