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From John Murray   23 September [1873]1

50, Albemarle St. | W.

Septr. 23

Dear Mr Darwin.

There is a novelty in the accounts wch I render along with this—viz—that whereas ordinarily I have to pay you money—in this instance the Balance is against you2

You can look them over at your leisure— there is no hurry.

I have not yet been able to begin upon the New Edition of your “Expression”. Such are the wonderful fluctuations of a Booksellers business!

I remain My Dear Sir | Yours very faithfully | John Murray

Chas Darwin Esq

1
The year is established by CD’s payment to Murray (see n. 2, below).
2
On 24 September 1873, CD recorded in his Account books–cash account (Down House MS) that he made out a cheque to Murray, his publisher, for £41 7s. 5d. for ‘Presentation Copies of various Books’.

Please cite as “DCP-LETT-9064,” in Ɛpsilon: The Charles Darwin Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/dcp-data/letters/DCP-LETT-9064