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To John Murray 2 June 1879
Summary
Intends to publish a translation of Ernst Krause’s essay on Dr Erasmus Darwin, with a prefatory notice by himself. Asks JM to decide whether to publish it on commission or on usual two-thirds profit terms. CD incapable of judging chance of its selling.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Murray |
Date: | 2 June 1879 |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 356–7) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12078 |
To John Murray 4 September 1879
Summary
Though not sanguine about sale [of Erasmus Darwin] it seems fair that if over 1500 copies are sold he should receive two-thirds profit. If JM does not agree, he would prefer publishing on commission or asking Macmillan if they will give him larger profits.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Murray |
Date: | 4 Sept 1879 |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 358–9) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12218 |
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letter | (2) |
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Darwin, C. R. | (2) |
Murray, John (b) |