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 24 September [1873]
Summary
CD will have to make heavy corrections in Expression and Descent if there ever is a new edition of either.
Will soon begin another book [Insectivorous plants].
It and a second one [Cross and self-fertilisation] will sell only "very specially".
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 24 Sept [1873] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 352–3) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9066 |
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 |
To John Murray [1 March 1871]
Summary
Discusses new edition of Descent.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | [1 Mar 1871] |
| Classmark: | DAR 143: 437 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9237 |
To John Murray 4 April 1874
Summary
Has finished corrections for 2d edition of Descent – "as hard work as I have ever had in my life". Estimates it is 40 pages longer than 1st edition.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 4 Apr 1874 |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 350–1) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9388 |
To John Murray 12 April 1874
Summary
Discusses 2d edition of Descent. CD is inclined to a cheap edition and asks JM to consider a one-volume edition in double-column format.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 12 Apr 1874 |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 348–9) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9404 |
To John Murray 9 May [1874]
Summary
Recommends that JM consider publishing a new edition of J. F. McLennan’s Primitive marriage [1865]. CD considers it very valuable and not too indelicate.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 9 May [1874] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 347–347A) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9451 |
To John Murray 13 June [1880]
Summary
Letter of introduction for R. B. Litchfield.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 13 June [1880] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42153 ff. 60–1) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9491 |
DCP-LETT-9579
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | |
| Classmark: | DAR 97: C56–8 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9579 |
To John Murray 11 August 1874
Summary
Asks JM, as a favour, to use his influence with the Editor of Quarterly Review to print George Darwin’s answer to the charge made by the author of "Primitive man" [St George Mivart] that GD approved "of the encouragement of vice to check population".
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 11 Aug 1874 |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42153 ff. 48–9) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9598 |
To John Murray 18 October 1874
Summary
Thanks for Quarterly Review [Oct 1874, containing G. H. Darwin’s letter and a rejoinder]. Is convinced the author is Mivart. Is therefore not surprised at malice in the article attacking his son [George Darwin] and grossly misrepresenting CD.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 18 Oct 1874 |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 345–6) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9685 |
To John Murray 5 November [1874]
Summary
Thanks JM for granting his request. Will write to D. Appleton.
CD is sorry about heavy loss from Expression; still thinks the book will sell in the course of years.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 5 Nov [1874] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 f. 344) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9710 |
To John Murray 14 December 1874
Summary
Sends a suggested title [for Insectivorous plants?].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 14 Dec 1874 |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 342–3) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9758 |
To John Murray 23 January [1875–82]
Summary
Thanks for two German letters about translations, which he has answered. The enclosed one contains a proposal for CD’s correspondent to bring out a translation of a very successful German book, and must be answered by the correspondent.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 23 Jan [1875-82] |
| Classmark: | Swann Auction Galleries (dealers) (14 September 1993) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9828F |
To John Murray 16 February [1875]
Summary
Asks whether JM thinks another edition of Variation worth while. Asks because a Polish translation is planned and he would undertake corrections for a 2d edition, but not just for a Polish edition.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 16 Feb [1875] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 314–15) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9857 |
To John Murray 10 April [1875]
Summary
Is glad JM will publish [Climbing plants] as a separate little book. Some people have been much interested in it, though it has been read by very few.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 10 Apr [1875] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 f. 313) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9922 |
To John Murray 29 April [1875]
Summary
Insectivorous plants will soon be ready to print. Does not know what to advise on size of printing. May sell poorly.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 29 Apr [1875] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 312–312A) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9955 |
To John Murray 3 May 1875
Summary
CD proposes setting price [of Insectivorous plants] on a printing of 1000 copies, but to have 250 additional copies printed – with CD paying for paper and press work. JM would not repay CD until 1000 are sold; and profits on the 250 to be divided as usual. CD proposes this because he does not think a second edition will ever be needed.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 3 May 1875 |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 310–11) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9967 |
To John Murray 5 May 1875
Summary
Agrees not to receive his share of sales on Insectivorous plants until 750 or 800 copies are sold. 1250 to be printed.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 5 May 1875 |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42153 f. 50) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9972 |
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