To John Murray [4 June 1845]
Summary
Obliged to JM for acceding to request for an additional £50 [for Journal of researches, 2d ed.]. Will reconsider title when type is set up. Gives up the map. Writes about other details of publication.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | [4 June 1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 f.26) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-875 |
To John Murray [6 June 1845]
Summary
Has sent off MS of first part [of Journal of researches, 2d ed.]. Has so much to add about Fuegians [at beginning of second part] and so much to condense and rewrite in scientific part that he may not have second part ready at end of month; it depends on his health, which is good lately.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | [6 June 1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff. 29–30) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-876 |
From John Murray 10 February [1873]
Summary
Encloses cheque for 1000 guineas, CD’s share of profits on first 7000 copies of Expression.
| Author: | John Murray |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 10 Feb [1873] |
| Classmark: | DAR 171: 435 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8763 |
To John Murray 20 [June 1845]
Summary
Writes to report progress on MS of second part [of Journal of researches].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 20 [June 1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff. 33–34) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-877 |
To John Murray [23 June 1845]
Summary
Asks JM to look at William Clowes’s arrangement of the title. CD had intended Journal to stand alone, so scientific part would be less prominent. His health is poor.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | [23 June 1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.21–22) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-878 |
To John Murray [26 June 1845]
Summary
Agrees with JM’s criticism of preface [of Journal of researches, 2d ed.].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | [26 June 1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.17–18) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-879 |
To John Murray [28 June 1845]
Summary
If copies [of part one of Journal of researches] are to be sent to periodicals for review, suggests Gardeners’ Chronicle.
MS for second part will be ready in four to five days.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | [28 June 1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.19–20) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-881 |
To John Murray [3 July 1845]
Summary
Thanks JM for present of 12 copies [of first part of Journal of researches, 2d ed.]. MS [of second part] will be sent to printer Monday or Tuesday.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | [3 July 1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff. 27–28) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-885 |
To John Murray 4 May [1873]
Summary
Asks Murray not to announce Cross and self-fertilisation.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 4 May [1873] |
| Classmark: | DAR 143: 436 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8897 |
To John Murray 16 [July 1845]
Summary
Sent MS [of second part of Journal of researches] to William Clowes [printer] on the 7th and has had only three sheets for correction. Asks JM to see to it that Messrs Clowes send a sheet a day, as CD’s health is uncertain, and he cannot do more at last moment if sheets accumulate.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | 16 [July 1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.13–14) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-891 |
To John Murray [27 July 1845]
Summary
Sent last sheet [of second part of Journal of researches] to printer yesterday. Will send half of MS for next part in four or five days.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Murray |
| Date: | [27 July 1845] |
| Classmark: | National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.15–16) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-896 |
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 |
From John Murray 23 September [1873]
Summary
Sends CD an account that has the novelty of having a balance against CD.
| Author: | John Murray |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 23 Sept [1873] |
| Classmark: | DAR 171: 436 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9064 |
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 |
From John Murray 25 September [1873]
Summary
Acknowledges CD’s cheque.
Sends CD cheque for profits on Orchids and a statement of stock on hand of CD’s works [missing].
Origin and Expression sales are stagnant.
| Author: | John Murray |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 25 Sept [1873] |
| Classmark: | DAR 171: 437, DAR 210.11: 1 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9071 |
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 |
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