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From W. S. Dallas   22 February 1868

Summary

Has sent his translations [of parts of Theodor Piderit, System der Mimik und Physiognomik (1867)].

Fritz Müller’s Für Darwin [1864] would sell if well translated. WSD would be glad to undertake it.

Author:  William Sweetland Dallas
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  22 Feb 1868
Classmark:  DAR 162: 15
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-5917

From W. S. Dallas   24 February 1868

Summary

Has difficulty translating Piderit’s use of verbissen.

Will hold F. Müller’s book until CD decides about translating it.

Author:  William Sweetland Dallas
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  24 Feb 1868
Classmark:  DAR 162: 16
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-5925

From W. S. Dallas   28 February 1868

Summary

Thanks CD for second issue of Variation.

Is glad CD is satisfied with his translation of Piderit.

Will not start on Müller [Für Darwin] until CD has communicated with the author.

Author:  William Sweetland Dallas
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  28 Feb 1868
Classmark:  DAR 162: 17
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-5955

From W. S. Dallas   8 March 1868

Summary

Expresses his pleasure at the opportunity of meeting CD.

Author:  William Sweetland Dallas
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  8 Mar 1868
Classmark:  DAR 162: 18
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-5998

From W. S. Dallas   17 March 1868

Summary

Will start translating Für Darwin. Suggests it be called "A Lift for Darwin".

Author:  William Sweetland Dallas
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  17 Mar 1868
Classmark:  DAR 162: 19
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-6021

From W. S. Dallas   8 April 1868

Summary

He never intended "A Lift for Darwin" as a serious title but as a way of arranging it. Lyell’s suggestion seems best to him: "Facts and Arguments For Darwin".

Author:  William Sweetland Dallas
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  8 Apr 1868
Classmark:  DAR 162: 20
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-6107

From W. S. Dallas   9 June 1868

Summary

F. Müller’s corrections warrant stating that the English translation has "additions and corrections by the author".

Is gratified to hear his index [to Variation] is considered a good one.

Ernst Haeckel’s book [Generelle Morphologie (1868)], though speculative, strikes him as "one of the most remarkable books of our time".

Author:  William Sweetland Dallas
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  9 June 1868
Classmark:  DAR 162: 21
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-6238

From W. S. Dallas   19 August 1868

Summary

The material [from F. Müller] makes the translation more like a new edition.

German entomologists are becoming Darwinists.

Author:  William Sweetland Dallas
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  19 Aug 1868
Classmark:  DAR 162: 22
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-6325

From W. S. Dallas   12 October 1868

Summary

Will finish translation of Für Darwin in a week.

Asks CD to use his influence to get him appointed Assistant Secretary of the Geological Society [London].

Author:  William Sweetland Dallas
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  12 Oct 1868
Classmark:  DAR 162: 23
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-6417

From W. S. Dallas   19 October 1868

Summary

Thanks CD for his promise of support and his flattering opinion of his qualifications for the position of Assistant Secretary of the Geological Society.

Author:  William Sweetland Dallas
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  19 Oct 1868
Classmark:  DAR 162: 24
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-6423

From W. S. Dallas   7 November 1868

Summary

The position at Geological Society is now vacant, and he is working for it in earnest. Asks CD for a testimonial.

Continues his work on Für Darwin.

Author:  William Sweetland Dallas
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  7 Nov 1868
Classmark:  DAR 162: 25
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-6451

To W. S. Dallas   11 November [1868]

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Summary

A letter strongly recommending him for the post of Assistant Secretary of the Geological Society.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  William Sweetland Dallas
Date:  11 Nov [1868]
Classmark:  Geological Society of London (LDGSL 286/8); DAR 96: 51
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-6457

From W. S. Dallas   17 November 1868

Summary

Thanks CD for kind and flattering testimonial.

Author:  William Sweetland Dallas
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  17 Nov 1868
Classmark:  DAR 162: 26
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-6463

From W. S. Dallas   27 November 1868

Summary

WSD has been elected Assistant Secretary of the Geological Society after a sharp struggle. CD’s support was greatly in his favour.

Has finished Für Darwin. It has been a difficult job.

Author:  William Sweetland Dallas
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  27 Nov 1868
Classmark:  DAR 162: 27
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-6481

To W. S. Dallas   27 January [1871]

Summary

Accepts the proposed corrections of his spelling except for "chloèn". [WSD was preparing the index for Descent, vol. 2.]

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  William Sweetland Dallas
Date:  27 Jan [1871]
Classmark:  Joline 1902, pp. 256–7
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-7461A

From W. S. Dallas   27 February 1874

Summary

Asks CD to allow his name to be put on a committee to establish a Scientific Societies Club for the fellows of the six societies that will have rooms in Burlington House.

Author:  William Sweetland Dallas
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  27 Feb 1874
Classmark:  DAR 162: 29
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-9319
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