Dear Sir

I send all the M.S for my next book, except the last chapter, which I retain for additions.—¹ All the woodcuts are in your hand except for 2 of later chapters in Vol. 2; & I will hereafter send proofs of them with proper page & Chapt. for insertion.—

The book is to be printed of same type & size as my Origin of Species; & I sh^d like the foot-notes numbered as in my Dom. Animals.²

Please to send 2 Slips, printed on paper which is not bibulous.—³ The proofs of woodcuts in my M.S will serve, instead of fresh proofs of woodcuts.

I sh^d esteem it a favour if you would not send me any slips, till you can send me about 2 sheets,⁴ & till you feel sure that you can afterwards keep me at full work, but I work slowly; for I am incapable of changing the nature of my work.—

I shall return home & be ready to begin correcting on Aug. 22^d.;⁵ or if I sh^d be delayed a few days I would inform you in good time.—

Will you oblige me by a single line telling me, as nearly as you can, when I may expect to receive slips in manner requested; so that I may arrange my occupations.

I hope I shall not cause you much trouble. Dear Sir | Yours faithfully | Ch. Darwin

P.S. I sh^d like the Chapters to run continuously from I to XXII in the two volumes.—

As far as subject is concerned Chapt XII w^d be the best for beginning vol. 2. & I think will be nearly equal. The last Chapt XXII (not sent) will be short; but the Index will be rather long.—

I fear Chapt XII may perhaps have to go in Vol I.; but you will be able to decide better, when the first volume is all printed.⁶