To R. F. Cooke 10 April 1881
Summary
Asks for quick decision on publication [of Earthworms]. Does not care whether it is published on commission or on usual terms, but wants it published in a hurry. Cannot guess at sales.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
| Date: | 10 Apr 1881 |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 383–4) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13110 |
To R. F. Cooke 12 April 1881
Summary
Agrees that new book [Earthworms] be published on old terms. Hopes it will not fail.
CD is curious to read an essay on evolution by a Hindu, which is being sent to Murray from India.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
| Date: | 12 Apr 1881 |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 385–6) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13114 |
To R. F. Cooke 29 July 1881
Summary
CD thought it was understood that he wanted to publish [Earthworms] at once, but as Murray "has the risk" CD must yield, though it destroys all his satisfaction in the book to have the publication hanging over him.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
| Date: | 29 July 1881 |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 387–8) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13256 |
To R. F. Cooke 31 July 1881
Summary
CD obliged to Murray for yielding to his wish for prompt publication [of Earthworms] but now uneasy about the risk. If Murray feels it will sell badly at this season he is unwilling to bear the responsibility. Murray should decide as he sees fit. CD is no longer so sulky as when he last wrote.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
| Date: | 31 July 1881 |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 389–90) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13265 |
To R. F. Cooke 5 October 1881
Summary
Glad book [Earthworms] will soon be published.
G. J. Romanes has copy and often writes reviews for Nature. Probably did not know it was incorrect to publish it prematurely.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
| Date: | 5 Oct 1881 |
| Classmark: | DAR 143: 295 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13372 |
To R. F. Cooke [after 25 October 1881?]
Summary
Has no corrections. Pleased at sale of book [Earthworms].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
| Date: | [after 25 Oct 1881?] |
| Classmark: | DAR 143: 296 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13433 |
To R. F. Cooke 6 November 1881
Summary
Discusses additional printing of Earthworms.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
| Date: | 6 Nov 1881 |
| Classmark: | DAR 143: 297 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13466 |
To R. F. Cooke 2 July [1869]
Summary
Thanks for [July 1869] issue of Quarterly Review.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
| Date: | 2 July [1869] |
| Classmark: | DAR 143: 272 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6814 |
To Robert Francis Cooke [22 February 1869]
Summary
Assumes Murray will give permission for French translation of Orchids; asks that stereotypes of woodcuts be supplied at cost, since if expensive the work will not appear.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
| Date: | [22 Feb 1869] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 f. 200) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6966 |
To John Murray [after 1 July 1870]
Summary
Wants to keep "The origin of man" as first part of title of book.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray; John Murray |
| Date: | [after 1 July 1870] |
| Classmark: | DAR 143: 273 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7050 |
To R. F. Cooke 12 January [1871]
Summary
Has no idea about length of index [for Descent]. W. S. Dallas wrote it would take ten days more. Asks how many presentation copies he may have. Lists journals to receive review copies.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
| Date: | 12 Jan [1871] |
| Classmark: | DAR 143: 274 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7438 |
To R. F. Cooke 14 January [1871]
Summary
Suggests periodicals to receive review copies [of Descent].
Is "ashamed at my corrections".
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
| Date: | 14 Jan [1871] |
| Classmark: | DAR 143: 275 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7441 |
To R. F. Cooke 17 January [1871]
Summary
Discusses mailing of presentation copies [of Descent]. Sends addresses of A. R. Wallace and St George Mivart.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
| Date: | 17 Jan [1871] |
| Classmark: | DAR 143: 276 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7444 |
To R. F. Cooke 30 January [1871]
Summary
Asks that review copy [of Descent] be sent to F. P. Cobbe.
Discusses mailing of presentation copies.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
| Date: | 30 Jan [1871] |
| Classmark: | DAR 143: 277 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7466 |
To R. F. Cooke 10 February [1871]
Summary
Asks that a presentation copy [of Descent?] be sent to Edward Blyth. Comments on publication.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
| Date: | 10 Feb [1871] |
| Classmark: | DAR 143: 278 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7480 |
To R. F. Cooke 14 February [1871]
Summary
Discusses presentation copies [of Descent]. Dallas returned proofs of index on Friday. Asks for John Stuart Mill’s address.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
| Date: | 14 Feb [1871] |
| Classmark: | DAR 143: 279 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7481 |
To R. F. Cooke 26 February [1871]
Summary
Suggests sending his book [Descent?] to Popular Science Review.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
| Date: | 26 Feb [1871] |
| Classmark: | DAR 143: 281 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7517 |
To R. F. Cooke 8 May 1871
Summary
Sends photographs he intends to use in Expression and asks for estimates of cost per thousand of each process [Woodburytype and Heliotype] suggested by RC and for different numbers of photos on each plate.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
| Date: | 8 May 1871 |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 289–90) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7744 |
To R. F. Cooke 28 May [1871]
Summary
More discussion of the illustrations for Expression.
A Swedish naturalist [G. Lindström] has asked to translate the Journal of researches.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
| Date: | 28 May [1871] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 280–2) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7773 |
To R. F. Cooke 13 October [1871]
Summary
First six chapters [of Origin, 6th ed.] sent to printer.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray |
| Date: | 13 Oct [1871] |
| Classmark: | DAR 143: 282 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8007 |
| letter | (67) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (67) |
| John Murray | |
| Cooke, R. F. | (66) |
| Murray, John (b) | (1) |
| Darwin, C. R. | |
| John Murray | (67) |
| Cooke, R. F. | (66) |
| Murray, John (b) | (1) |
