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From Smith, Elder & Co.   12 September 1837

Summary

Suggestions are presented respecting CD’s proposed publication of his zoological work in accordance with the Government requirement.

Author:  Smith, Elder & Co
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  12 Sept 1837
Classmark:  The National Archives (TNA) (T1/4524 paper 25824)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-377A

To J. S. Henslow   [20 September 1837]

Summary

Doctors have urged him to knock off all work and go to the country. Arranges proof-reading with JSH, while he is at Shrewsbury.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  John Stevens Henslow
Date:  [20 Sept 1837]
Classmark:  Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 40 DAR/1/1/40)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-378

To A. Y. Spearman   20 September 1837

Summary

Encloses a statement [see 377a] from Smith, Elder & Co., which appears to provide the best plan for the expenditure of the grant. Asks that it be presented for their Lordships’ consideration. Also encloses a prospectus.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  Alexander Young Spearman, 1st baronet
Date:  20 Sept 1837
Classmark:  The National Archives (TNA) (T1/4524 paper 25824)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-378A

To William Shoberl   [22 or 23 September 1837]

Summary

Thanks WS for a document [see 379]. Promises to send MS and woodcuts before night. Discusses details of printing and correction. Thanks WS and Henry Colburn for assistance.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  William Shoberl
Date:  [22 or 23] Sept 1837
Classmark:  American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.8)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-380

To J. S. Henslow   [23 September 1837]

Summary

Proof-reading arrangements for Journal of researches. CD’s difficulty in writing correctly.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  John Stevens Henslow
Date:  [23 Sept 1837]
Classmark:  Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 41 DAR/1/1/41)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-381