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Undertakes to pay two-thirds of profits of the [fourth] edition of Origin as soon as one-half of the copies are sold.

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Asks JM to forward letter [1525] to Francis Galton "the author of the very interesting volume" Murray recently published.

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Appreciates what Murray and the printer are doing to rectify the error [transposition of pages of text in "Geology"]. But if the responsible person will be fined heavily, CD would want to "make some present".

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Delighted with JM’s suggestions. Asks JM to send sheets to Lyell.

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Sent MS [of second part of Journal of researches] to William Clowes [printer] on the 7th and has had only three sheets for correction. Asks JM to see to it that Messrs Clowes send a sheet a day, as CD’s health is uncertain, and he cannot do more at last moment if sheets accumulate.

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Encloses signed receipt for promissory note for £150 from John Murray. Hopes to have pleasure of meeting him soon. Is particularly obliged for promise of information on success of volume.

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Agrees with JM’s criticism of preface [of Journal of researches, 2d ed.].

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JM has printed 16250 copies of Origin since 1859.

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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.

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His health has suddenly failed. He is leaving home for one week’s rest.

Has informed William Clowes that he will begin correcting on the 27th.

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Sends receipt for bill for £180 due 27 May 1860 [for Origin].

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Has sent off last proof of 2d ed. of Origin. Assumes JM has remembered the diagram. Asks that remaining clean sheets be sent to Asa Gray.

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Making slow progress with Variation.

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Acknowledges receipt of promissory note for £372 from JM for third edition of Origin.

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Reports misprint in announcement of his book [Orchids].

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On reflection, in view of the extensive additions CD has made to Origin, has decided to print 1500 copies [of 4th ed.].

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Will attend to CD’s wishes regarding six presentation copies [of Origin, 4th ed.] for England and America.

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Two parcels of MS [of Variation] have arrived. Will proceed with printing immediately after Christmas.

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First portion of Variation MS has been set up. Murray will not decide on number to be printed until he has read a good portion. The agreement applies only to the first edition.