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DCP-LETT-7032

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Francis Galton
Date:
23 Dec [1869]
Source of text:
UCL Library Services, Special Collections (GALTON/1/1/9/5/7/8)
Summary:

Praises FG’s book [Hereditary genius (1869)]. CD is converted by its argument. Previously CD believed men did not differ much in intellect, but only in zeal and hard work.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-7033

From:
Charles James (Charles) Layton; D. Appleton & Co
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
23 Dec 1869
Source of text:
DAR 159: 85
Summary:

Has received letter from Appleton’s that they agree to reprint from the latest edition of the Origin [5th English] and will add corrections sent by CD.

They wish also to receive early sheets of new book [Descent] on which they will pay £10.

Will send cheque for sales of Origin, based on older agreement between Appleton’s and Asa Gray to pay CD 5%.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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