Explains that Orchids has been translated into German (Bronn trans. 1862); and that Living Cirripedia can now be purchased at Hardwicke’s, 192 Piccadilly, London.
Explains that Orchids has been translated into German (Bronn trans. 1862); and that Living Cirripedia can now be purchased at Hardwicke’s, 192 Piccadilly, London.
Sends his thanks for a kind letter; he has copied out the last sentence of the Origin.
Handwritten extract from Origin 3d ed., p. 514.
Comments on the facsimile of his handwriting made by HK, and points out two errors in the letter press.
Encloses three letters written by Erasmus Darwin, and asks HK to return them to Eliza Meteyard.
Writes, for CD, to thank him for his letter and offer to send Unsere Zeit, but will not trouble him to send it.
Sends photograph of CD.
Expresses thanks for the writings JH has sent him; asks for other writings by JH.
Thanks for further translations from JH and could HK have an extra copy for a dear friend.
Thoughts on translation of literature, with comments specifically on JH's Iliad translation.
HK has a number of letters from prominent Continental scientists, which he offers to JH for his perusal; adds further comments on translation.
Mrs. Polko was gratified by JH's translation of Frederick Schiller's poem. She would like a photograph and autograph of JH now, and wonders if he would like a photo of her brother Edoard Vogel? HK would like some additional copies of JH's translations.
Is grateful for the photograph (which he considers bears a resemblance to Edoard Vogel) and also the extra copies of his translation, which he will transmit to friends in Germany.
Is grateful for his kind and flattering notice of his sonnet. Encloses Edoard Vogel's photograph.
JH's translation of Frederick Schiller's poem has given great pleasure to many of his German friends. Quotes extract from the comments of Ferdinand Freiligrath.
Requests that JH write a few lines to an old friend of HK's in Germany.
Requests that JH send a few lines for a friend of HK's who is trying to develop a facsimile reproduction system.
Asks JH to autograph a copy of Essays Q.E.R., which HK wants to send to a friend.
Letter of general adulation.
Asks JH for copies of both Latin and English translations of Schiller's 'Walk'.
Thanks JH for his letter and package of his writings.
Requests permission, for a friend, to publish extracts of Orchids in German translation.