From John Murray 3 June [1879]1
50, Albermarle St. | W.
June 3—
My Dear Sir
It seems to me that for some years past the Memory of Dr Erasmus Darwin has been reviving & his reputation encreasing in Public Estimation—and I sh anticipate a favourable reception for Krauses essay especially if you undertake to fill up its gaps & deficiencies—2
I am well disposed as to publishing it for you & will have pleasure in carrying out your wishes & intentions regarding it.3 Thanking you for your note I remain | My Dear Sir | Yours very faithfully | John Murray
Charles Darwin Esq
Footnotes
Bibliography
Krause, Ernst. 1879a. Erasmus Darwin, der Großvater und Vorkämpfer Charles Darwin’s: ein Beitrag zur Geschichte der Descendenz-Theorie. Kosmos 4 (1878–9): 397–424.
Summary
Is well disposed toward publishing Krause’s essay on Dr Erasmus Darwin, particularly if CD undertakes to fill up its gaps. He thinks ED’s reputation is increasing.
Letter details
- Letter no.
- DCP-LETT-12080
- From
- John Murray
- To
- Charles Robert Darwin
- Sent from
- London, Albemarle St, 50
- Source of text
- DAR 92: B11
- Physical description
- ALS 2pp
Please cite as
Darwin Correspondence Project, “Letter no. 12080,” accessed on 19 April 2024, https://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/letter/?docId=letters/DCP-LETT-12080.xml
