My dear Sir

As I have rec^d the last clean sheets, the new Edit. of the Origin will now soon be bound.² I therefore enclose a list of copies which I shall be much obliged if you will have the kindness to distribute.³

I would suggest for your consideration whether or not it w^d be worth while to send copies to a few of the scientific periodicals which might notice it. I have sent a copy to M^r. Samuelson the Ed. of the Q. Journal of science.⁴ The London Rev. w^d I think be likely to notice it, but you will be much the best of judge of all this.⁵ If you advertise I hope you will specify that the work is corrected & enlarged.

I am making decided progress with my next work—⁶

My dear Sir | yours sincerely | Ch. Darwin

P.S. I wish I c^d persuade you to have the pages of the Origin cut. It is such an immense advantage in any work which has to be referred to by the aid of the index; it keeps it cleaner looks better & saves trouble at first; in fact nothing but insanity will account for this not being done in England—⁷