Suggestions are presented respecting CD’s proposed publication of his zoological work in accordance with the Government requirement.
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Suggestions are presented respecting CD’s proposed publication of his zoological work in accordance with the Government requirement.
CD has heard from the Treasury; they will pay the account [for the Zoology] as soon as Smith, Elder & Co. like.
Sends MS [of Coral reefs?] to be copied.
Gives instructions for sending out copies of Coral reefs to various journals. Discusses the complimentary copies which have already been sent out.
Asks for account.
Discusses delay of Reptiles by Thomas Bell. Asks them to inform R. B. Hinds of delay.
Discusses his account.
Sends addresses [for subscribers to Zoology].
Requests information as to means of sending two pamphlets to a professor in the United States.
Says he is forwarding the Smith, Elder & Co. account to the Treasury. Discusses advertisements of Zoology and Coral reefs. Volcanic islands "is almost ready for press".
Treasury ready to make payment [for Zoology plates].
Sends corrections and suggestions for an advertisement for Zoology and Geology of "Beagle".
Discusses publication of his book [South America].
Arrangements for publishing [South America].
Objects to the stupid way a plate is bound into South America.
Asks for account on South America and sales of Coral reefs and Volcanic islands.
Arranges to send ear-trumpet to Syms Covington.
Asks for account of sales of Geology of "Beagle". Willing to consider offer for remaining stock in order to close account.
Sum due to CD is £11 13s 1d. Offer £5 for remaining stock of South America and Volcanic islands.
Accepts offer of £5 [for remaining stock of Geology of "Beagle"].
Orders postage stamps for son.
Cheque for books, stamps for CD’s son.
Receipt for cheque enclosed.