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Herschel9715

From:
John P. Gassiot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 April 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.63
Summary:

Would like to add JH's name to the first published list [of Scientific Relief Fund]. Regarding donations to the fund.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-2455

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Murray
Date:
29 Apr [1859]
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.38–39)
Summary:

Will send first six chapters [of Origin] for the press. Sends data on size of MS and book. His "beau ideal" for type and size is Lyell’s Manual [of geology] 1st ed.

Important to his health to get the work printed quickly. Must leave home soon to stay for months at a water-cure establishment.

Asks printer to send a proof-sheet a day until he gets well ahead.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-2455F

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Frederick Smith
Date:
29 Apr [1859]
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, Library and Archive (General Special Collections DC AL 1/22)
Summary:

Has FS observed the slaves of Formica sanguinea foraging outside the nest.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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