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What did Aristotle leave to Theophrastus in his will?

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Marble bust of Aristotle with a beard and draped robe, showing detailed facial features and wavy hair, set against a dark background. — Aristotle Aristotle, detail of a Roman copy (2nd century bce) of a Greek alabaster portrait bust (c. 325 bce); in the Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome.

In his will, Aristotle made thoughtful provisions for his friends and dependents. He bequeathed his library, which included his own extensive writings, to Theophrastus, who succeeded him as the head of the Lyceum.1