To John Murray 8 November [1869]
Summary
Masson et Fils have brought out a third French edition [of Origin] without informing CD and without the advantage of the corrections of the 4th and 5th English editions. For this and other reasons CD wants to give translation rights for the 5th English edition to C. Reinwald.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 8 Nov [1869] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 205–6) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6977 |
To John Murray 31 March [1865]
Summary
Has made progress [on Variation]. Hopes it will go to press in the autumn. Lists his needs for cuts to be made – altogether 50.
Supposes Origin has ceased selling. Would be sorry to have labour of another edition. A new French edition is wanted.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 31 Mar [1865] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff. 131–135) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4801 |
