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DCP-LETT-8070

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Francis Ellingwood Abbot
Date:
16 Nov [1871]
Source of text:
Harvard University Archives (Papers of F. E. Abbot, 1841–1904. Named Correspondence, 1857–1903. Folder: Darwin, Charles and W. E. Darwin (son), 1871–1883, box 44. HUG 1101)
Summary:

Explains why he must decline to write for the Index: his health is poor and he has never systematically thought much on religion. FEA may print his comments, "with qualifications", if he wishes.

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Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-8071

From:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
16 Nov 1871
Source of text:
DAR 171: 405
Summary:

Almost 600 copies of Descent sold at trade sale, with 120 left in stock. Suggests printing another 1000 to give more time for correcting the work for 2d edition.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-9208

From:
Mary Catherine Sackville-West, countess of Derby; Mary Catherine Gascoyne-Cecil, countess of Derby; Mary Catherine Stanley, countess of Derby
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[16 Nov 1871]
Source of text:
DAR 162: 163
Summary:

W. Crookes’s article ["Enquiry into phenomena called spiritual", Q. J. Sci. n.s. 4 (1874): 77–97] "staggers" her. Would like to know CD’s opinion.

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