Contents of an envelope so inscribed. Manuscript lists of moths describing distinctive characteristics, some with dates of identification. The containing envelope, which has been retained, is inscribed with a later explanatory note. There is one further list of 'collections' of various objects and mathematical exercises on verso.

Large hardback diary chiefly containing records of bird sightings with notes on eggs found. Other natural history observations and details, such as locations visited on walks and bicycles rides, descriptions of the weather etc are also included. The volume appears to be an amalgation of more than one diary: entries for 1918 start at the front of the volume and appear to be in chronological sequence, while those for other years are dispersed among the remaining pages. The bulk of…