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DCP-LETT-1011

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Smith, Elder & Co
Date:
[19 Oct 1846]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.51)
Summary:

Objects to the stupid way a plate is bound into South America.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1023

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Smith, Elder & Co
Date:
13 Nov [1845]
Source of text:
Harry Ransom Center, The University of Texas at Austin
Summary:

Sends corrections and suggestions for an advertisement for Zoology and Geology of "Beagle".

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-10233

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Smith, Elder & Co
Date:
30 Oct 1875
Source of text:
Lehigh University Libraries Special Collections (Honeyman Collection)
Summary:

Acknowledges receipt of £2 8s 10d for 2d edition of Coral reefs.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-10459

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Smith, Elder & Co
Date:
20 Apr [1876]
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (MS.23181, ff.21-25 (S. E. & Co. work slip, ff.21-22, letter ff.23-24, address envelope f.25))
Summary:

J. V. Carus wishes to translate Volcanic islands and South America into German. Can Smith and Elder provide copies?

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-10466G

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Smith, Elder & Co
Date:
22 Apr 1876
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms. 43127)
Summary:

Discussing a reprint of South America.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-10488

From:
Smith, Elder & Co
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
1 May 1876
Source of text:
CD’s copy of Volcanic islands (CUL, CCA 24.14); tipped in at back
Summary:

Informs CD which woodblocks of illustrations to the Geology of "Beagle" are in their possession and which are missing.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-10507

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Smith, Elder & Co
Date:
15 May 1876
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (MS.23181, ff.26–30 (S. E. & Co. work slip, ff.26–27, letter ff.28–29, address envelope f.30))
Summary:

Discusses corrections and illustrations [for Volcanic islands and parts of South America, 2d ed. (1876)].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-10582

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Smith, Elder & Co
Date:
21 Aug [1876]
Source of text:
Lehigh University Libraries Special Collections (Honeyman Collection)
Summary:

Asks for tougher paper to be used for maps in Coral reefs, 2d ed.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-10882

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Smith, Elder & Co
Date:
7 Mar 1877
Source of text:
Lehigh University Libraries Special Collections (Honeyman Collection)
Summary:

Baillière wishes to bring out a French translation of Coral reefs; CD requests their co-operation.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1217

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Smith, Elder & Co
Date:
[16 Feb 1849]
Source of text:
Edward Ford (private collection)
Summary:

Asks for account on South America and sales of Coral reefs and Volcanic islands.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-2702

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Smith, Elder & Co
Date:
17 Feb [1860]
Source of text:
The Morgan Library and Museum, New York (Gordon N. Ray Collection MA 13959)
Summary:

Arranges to send ear-trumpet to Syms Covington.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-377A

From:
Smith, Elder & Co
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
12 Sept 1837
Source of text:
The National Archives (TNA) (T1/4524 paper 25824)
Summary:

Suggestions are presented respecting CD’s proposed publication of his zoological work in accordance with the Government requirement.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-3914

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Smith, Elder & Co
Date:
14 Jan [1863]
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (MS.23181, ff.1-5 (S. E. & Co. work slip, ff.1-2, letter ff.3-4, address envelope f.5))
Summary:

Asks for account of sales of Geology of "Beagle". Willing to consider offer for remaining stock in order to close account.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-4020

From:
Smith, Elder & Co
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
3 Mar 1863
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (MS.23181:1)
Summary:

Sum due to CD is £11 13s 1d. Offer £5 for remaining stock of South America and Volcanic islands.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-4025

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Smith, Elder & Co
Date:
5 Mar [1863]
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (MS.23181, ff.6-10 (S. E. & Co. work slip, ff.6-7, letter ff.8-9, address envelope f.10))
Summary:

Accepts offer of £5 [for remaining stock of Geology of "Beagle"].

Orders postage stamps for son.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-4032

From:
Smith, Elder & Co
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
9 Mar 1863
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (MS.23181:6v)
Summary:

Cheque for books, stamps for CD’s son.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-4034

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Smith, Elder & Co
Date:
10 Mar [1863]
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (MS.23181, ff.11-15 (S. E. & Co. work slip, ff.11-12, letter ff.13-14, address envelope f.15))
Summary:

Receipt for cheque enclosed.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-517

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Smith, Elder & Co
Date:
6 June [1839]
Source of text:
Wellcome Collection
Summary:

CD has heard from the Treasury; they will pay the account [for the Zoology] as soon as Smith, Elder & Co. like.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-553

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Smith, Elder & Co
Date:
[6 Feb 1840]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.)
Summary:

Sends MS [of Coral reefs?] to be copied.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-629A

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Smith, Elder & Co
Date:
[17 May 1842]
Source of text:
Christie’s (dealers) (7 December 1988); Gerard A. J. Stodolski (dealer) (April 2014)
Summary:

Gives instructions for sending out copies of Coral reefs to various journals. Discusses the complimentary copies which have already been sent out.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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