From John Murray   6 November [1872]¹

My Dear Sir

I feel convinced that such a reception is awaiting your new book, that the number we have printed will not suffice—& that I must throw off at once 2000 more copies.² It is of great consequence to the interests of the work that the demand sh^d be met without delay. I write therefore to beg you to send your corrections at once, to Clowes³—or at least that you w^d send him all those sheets wch do not require correction

My sale—as you probably know is fixed for Friday & your Book is one of the most attractive dishes in my Literary Banquet—⁴

I am | My Dear Sir | Yours very sincerely | John Murray

Chas Darwin Esq