To John Murray 17 March [1845]
Summary
CD has heard from Lyell that JM is inclined to publish a second edition of Journal of researches. His agreement with Henry Colburn leaves CD free to publish with anyone. Will have no further relations with Colburn. Discusses details of proposed revisions.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Murray |
Date: | 17 Mar [1845] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.354–355) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-841 |
To John Murray 20 March [1845]
Summary
Thanks for note; encloses copy of FitzRoy’s agreement with Henry Colburn [see 379], to the effect that after sale of first edition of Narrative, CD is at liberty to publish his Journal of researches in any manner he chooses.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Murray |
Date: | 20 Mar [1845] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.8–9) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-843 |
To John Murray [5 April 1845]
Summary
Thanks for note. Believes agreement with Henry Colburn does not cover 2d ed. of Journal of researches. Regrets Murray’s Colonial Library series will require one-fifth reduction of text; will consult Lyell on how to reduce scientific part. Prefers that JM consult with Colburn, but in case he declines, encloses draft of letter he would send to Colburn. Anticipates co-operation of Colburn, as he has paid CD nothing for 1st ed. of Journal.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Murray |
Date: | [5 Apr 1845] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.3–7) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-851 |
To John Murray [10 April 1845]
Summary
Is certain he never signed any paper with Henry Colburn or he would have kept a copy as he did of FitzRoy’s agreement. Wishes JM success in his negotiations with Colburn; asks him to remind Colburn that the copperplate has been left with editor of German edition.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Murray |
Date: | [10 Apr 1845] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.10–11) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-855 |
To John Murray 12 April [1845]
Summary
CD clarifies his relationship with Henry Colburn with regard to a 2d ed. of the Journal of researches. "I never signed any agreement of any kind; but the separate sale of my Journal in the first edition was with my verbal consent & approval."
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Murray |
Date: | 12 Apr [1845] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42153 ff.4–5) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-856 |
To John Murray 17 [April 1845]
Summary
Pleased to hear that Colburn has behaved more liberally than CD anticipated. Three numbers of the Colonial Library, each of 171 pages, will hold his Journal of researches. Accepts financial arrangements for its publication offered by JM.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Murray |
Date: | 17 [Apr 1845] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.23–23A) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-857 |
To John Murray [23 April 1845]
Summary
Has lost a week’s work on Journal of researches owing to poor health. Has copperplate of map, and favours inclusion. Thinks book should be called a "Journal".
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Murray |
Date: | [23 Apr 1845] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.12–12A) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-858 |
To John Murray [31 May 1845]
Summary
Will send MS of first part [of Journal of researches] on Thursday morning, enclosing suggested title and dedication. Urges inclusion of map. Requests another £50 for copyright, as offer of £100 was made when only two parts were planned.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Murray |
Date: | [31 May 1845] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.24–25) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-872 |
To John Murray [4 June 1845]
Summary
Obliged to JM for acceding to request for an additional £50 [for Journal of researches, 2d ed.]. Will reconsider title when type is set up. Gives up the map. Writes about other details of publication.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Murray |
Date: | [4 June 1845] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 f.26) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-875 |
To John Murray [6 June 1845]
Summary
Has sent off MS of first part [of Journal of researches, 2d ed.]. Has so much to add about Fuegians [at beginning of second part] and so much to condense and rewrite in scientific part that he may not have second part ready at end of month; it depends on his health, which is good lately.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Murray |
Date: | [6 June 1845] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff. 29–30) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-876 |
To John Murray 20 [June 1845]
Summary
Writes to report progress on MS of second part [of Journal of researches].
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Murray |
Date: | 20 [June 1845] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff. 33–34) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-877 |
To John Murray [23 June 1845]
Summary
Asks JM to look at William Clowes’s arrangement of the title. CD had intended Journal to stand alone, so scientific part would be less prominent. His health is poor.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Murray |
Date: | [23 June 1845] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.21–22) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-878 |
To John Murray [26 June 1845]
Summary
Agrees with JM’s criticism of preface [of Journal of researches, 2d ed.].
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Murray |
Date: | [26 June 1845] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.17–18) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-879 |
To John Murray [28 June 1845]
Summary
If copies [of part one of Journal of researches] are to be sent to periodicals for review, suggests Gardeners’ Chronicle.
MS for second part will be ready in four to five days.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Murray |
Date: | [28 June 1845] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.19–20) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-881 |
To John Murray [3 July 1845]
Summary
Thanks JM for present of 12 copies [of first part of Journal of researches, 2d ed.]. MS [of second part] will be sent to printer Monday or Tuesday.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Murray |
Date: | [3 July 1845] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff. 27–28) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-885 |
To John Murray 16 [July 1845]
Summary
Sent MS [of second part of Journal of researches] to William Clowes [printer] on the 7th and has had only three sheets for correction. Asks JM to see to it that Messrs Clowes send a sheet a day, as CD’s health is uncertain, and he cannot do more at last moment if sheets accumulate.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Murray |
Date: | 16 [July 1845] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.13–14) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-891 |
To John Murray [27 July 1845]
Summary
Sent last sheet [of second part of Journal of researches] to printer yesterday. Will send half of MS for next part in four or five days.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Murray |
Date: | [27 July 1845] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.15–16) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-896 |
To John Murray [23 August 1845]
Summary
Has again overrun his limits [in MS of third part of Journal of researches]. Sends JM a proof sheet of his account of Cape of Good Hope for decision whether to strike it out and save four pages.
Favourable notice of Journal has appeared in Gardeners’ Chronicle.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Murray |
Date: | [23 Aug 1845] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff. 31–32) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-903 |
To John Murray 27 August [1845]
Summary
Has finished MS for second edition of Journal of researches. Instructs JM regarding author’s copies, and woodcuts; asks to be informed if volume sells well.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Murray |
Date: | 27 Aug [1845] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42153 ff.8–9) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-908 |
To John Murray 2 September [1845]
Summary
Encloses signed receipt for promissory note for £150 from John Murray. Hopes to have pleasure of meeting him soon. Is particularly obliged for promise of information on success of volume.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Murray |
Date: | 2 Sept [1845] |
Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42153 ff.1–2) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-911 |
Darwin, C. R. | (20) |
Murray, John (b) | (20) |
Darwin, C. R. | (20) |
Murray, John (b) |