To John Murray 2 June 1879
Summary
Intends to publish a translation of Ernst Krause’s essay on Dr Erasmus Darwin, with a prefatory notice by himself. Asks JM to decide whether to publish it on commission or on usual two-thirds profit terms. CD incapable of judging chance of its selling.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 2 June 1879 |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 356–7) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12078 |
From John Murray 3 June [1879]
Summary
Is well disposed toward publishing Krause’s essay on Dr Erasmus Darwin, particularly if CD undertakes to fill up its gaps. He thinks ED’s reputation is increasing.
| Author: | John Murray |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 3 June [1879] |
| Classmark: | DAR 92: B11 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12080 |
From John Murray 3 September [1879]
Summary
Likes CD’s memoir of his grandfather and offers to publish 1000 copies at his own risk, giving half the profits to CD.
| Author: | John Murray |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 3 Sept [1879] |
| Classmark: | DAR 92: B12–13 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12217 |
To John Murray 4 September 1879
Summary
Though not sanguine about sale [of Erasmus Darwin] it seems fair that if over 1500 copies are sold he should receive two-thirds profit. If JM does not agree, he would prefer publishing on commission or asking Macmillan if they will give him larger profits.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 4 Sept 1879 |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 358–9) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12218 |
| letter | (4) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (2) |
| Murray, John (b) | (2) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (2) |
| Murray, John (b) | (2) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (4) |
| Murray, John (b) | (4) |
