Sends details of his discoveries of relics and bones of the "mound-builders", and Jeffries Wyman’s comments on them.
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Sends details of his discoveries of relics and bones of the "mound-builders", and Jeffries Wyman’s comments on them.
Writes about proof-correcting by WED [of Origin, 6th ed.].
Goes to Leith Hill on Friday.
Will give printer orders to set up first six chapters of Origin [6th ed.]. Murray thinks a glossary [of scientific terms] might be advisable, if not longer than ten pages. Will offer W. S. Dallas £10 for it.
First six chapters [of Origin, 6th ed.] sent to printer.
Correspondents are giving public lectures on Descent. Would like CD to supply a statement of his religious views for inclusion.
Received his last letter.
Their third lecture will contain a history of creation from the Darwinian point of view.
Has completed corrections for Origin [6th ed.], but has received no proofs. Hopes it will be published without delay.
Has been reflecting on Murray’s suggestion to stereotype the Origin. Sees advantage in that it will make him stop additions and changes in style. Inquires whether each separate sheet is stereotyped and can be altered.
Asks whether any copies of C. Wright’s pamphlet have been sold.