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DCP-LETT-851

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Murray
Date:
[5 Apr 1845]
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.3–7)
Summary:

Thanks for note. Believes agreement with Henry Colburn does not cover 2d ed. of Journal of researches. Regrets Murray’s Colonial Library series will require one-fifth reduction of text; will consult Lyell on how to reduce scientific part. Prefers that JM consult with Colburn, but in case he declines, encloses draft of letter he would send to Colburn. Anticipates co-operation of Colburn, as he has paid CD nothing for 1st ed. of Journal.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-853

From:
Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
8 Apr 1845
Source of text:
DAR 39: 60–1b
Summary:

Discusses table of Atlantic dust samples. Thinks dust came from South America.

Discusses Patagonian tuff samples.

Answers CD’s query about material from Pampas. Believes deposit made in brackish water.

Criticises account of Atlantic dust in F. J. F. Meyen [Reise um die Erde (1834–5)].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-855

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Murray
Date:
[10 Apr 1845]
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.10–11)
Summary:

Is certain he never signed any paper with Henry Colburn or he would have kept a copy as he did of FitzRoy’s agreement. Wishes JM success in his negotiations with Colburn; asks him to remind Colburn that the copperplate has been left with editor of German edition.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-856

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Murray
Date:
12 Apr [1845]
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42153 ff.4–5)
Summary:

CD clarifies his relationship with Henry Colburn with regard to a 2d ed. of the Journal of researches. "I never signed any agreement of any kind; but the separate sale of my Journal in the first edition was with my verbal consent & approval."

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-857

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

Pleased to hear that Colburn has behaved more liberally than CD anticipated. Three numbers of the Colonial Library, each of 171 pages, will hold his Journal of researches. Accepts financial arrangements for its publication offered by JM.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-858

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Murray
Date:
[23 Apr 1845]
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.12–12A)
Summary:

Has lost a week’s work on Journal of researches owing to poor health. Has copperplate of map, and favours inclusion. Thinks book should be called a "Journal".

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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