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DCP-LETT-903

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Murray
Date:
[23 Aug 1845]
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff. 31–32)
Summary:

Has again overrun his limits [in MS of third part of Journal of researches]. Sends JM a proof sheet of his account of Cape of Good Hope for decision whether to strike it out and save four pages.

Favourable notice of Journal has appeared in Gardeners’ Chronicle.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-908

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Murray
Date:
27 Aug [1845]
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42153 ff.8–9)
Summary:

Has finished MS for second edition of Journal of researches. Instructs JM regarding author’s copies, and woodcuts; asks to be informed if volume sells well.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-911

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Murray
Date:
2 Sept [1845]
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42153 ff.1–2)
Summary:

Encloses signed receipt for promissory note for £150 from John Murray. Hopes to have pleasure of meeting him soon. Is particularly obliged for promise of information on success of volume.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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