To R. F. Cooke 23 [February 1869]
Summary
Agrees to printing 1000 copies of Fritz Müller’s Facts and arguments for Darwin though he fears it is foolish. Lists seven publications for review copies.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke |
| Date: | 23 [Feb 1869] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 194–197) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6628 |
To R. F. Cooke 23 June [1869]
Summary
He told Giovanni Canestrini that stereotypes [for Variation] would cost £10.
Reminds RC of his suggestion that a copy [of Origin, 5th ed.] be sent to Scientific Opinion for review.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke |
| Date: | 23 June [1869] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 203–4) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6798 |
To R. F. Cooke 22 April [1871]
Summary
Detailed questions about illustrations for [forthcoming] Expression.
Asks whether Times review has hurt sales of Descent.
The type on specimen page of Origin [6th ed.] seems clear, but lines are close. The cost is the great point for a wide circulation.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke |
| Date: | 22 Apr [1871] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 285–6) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7705 |
To R. F. Cooke 24 June [1875]
Summary
Insectivorous plants ready for publication. Asks price. Suggests advertisements in Nature and Gardeners’ Chronicle.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke |
| Date: | 24 June [1875] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 338–9) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10028 |
To R. F. Cooke 27 June [1875]
Summary
Sorry to hear price of 15s [for Insectivorous plants]. Asks that JM consider 14s. Fears small sale at 15s. It is his fault – he never can help making his books too big.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke |
| Date: | 27 June [1875] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 336–7) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10032 |
To R. F. Cooke 6 October 1875
Summary
Fears Variation [2d ed.] will not be ready for Murray’s annual sale unless printer sends proof more quickly. Arrangements with Italian publishers.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Francis Cooke |
| Date: | 6 Oct 1875 |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 326–7) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10184 |
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 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 |
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| Darwin, C. R. | (113) |
| Cooke, R. F. | (72) |
| John Murray | (66) |
| Cooke, R. F. | |
| Darwin, C. R. | |
| John Murray | (179) |
