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DCP-LETT-13255

From:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
28 July 1881
Source of text:
DAR 171: 515
Summary:

Surprised by CD’s intention to publish [Earthworms] so soon. Remonstrates against doing so. Asks deferment until October to co-ordinate with American publication and ensure best profit.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13256

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
Date:
29 July 1881
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 387–8)
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.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13261

From:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
30 July 1881
Source of text:
DAR 171: 516
Summary:

Hastens to assure CD that his book [Earthworms] will be published as soon as possible, since CD wishes it.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13265

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
Date:
31 July 1881
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 42152 ff. 389–90)
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.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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