Objects to the stupid way a plate is bound into South America.
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Objects to the stupid way a plate is bound into South America.
Sends corrections and suggestions for an advertisement for Zoology and Geology of "Beagle".
Acknowledges receipt of £2 8s 10d for 2d edition of Coral reefs.
J. V. Carus wishes to translate Volcanic islands and South America into German. Can Smith and Elder provide copies?
Discussing a reprint of South America.
Discusses corrections and illustrations [for Volcanic islands and parts of South America, 2d ed. (1876)].
Asks for tougher paper to be used for maps in Coral reefs, 2d ed.
Baillière wishes to bring out a French translation of Coral reefs; CD requests their co-operation.
Asks for account on South America and sales of Coral reefs and Volcanic islands.
Arranges to send ear-trumpet to Syms Covington.
Asks for account of sales of Geology of "Beagle". Willing to consider offer for remaining stock in order to close account.
Accepts offer of £5 [for remaining stock of Geology of "Beagle"].
Orders postage stamps for son.
Receipt for cheque enclosed.
CD has heard from the Treasury; they will pay the account [for the Zoology] as soon as Smith, Elder & Co. like.
Sends MS [of Coral reefs?] to be copied.
Gives instructions for sending out copies of Coral reefs to various journals. Discusses the complimentary copies which have already been sent out.
Asks for account.
Discusses delay of Reptiles by Thomas Bell. Asks them to inform R. B. Hinds of delay.
Discusses his account.
Sends addresses [for subscribers to Zoology].
Requests information as to means of sending two pamphlets to a professor in the United States.
Says he is forwarding the Smith, Elder & Co. account to the Treasury. Discusses advertisements of Zoology and Coral reefs. Volcanic islands "is almost ready for press".