From Charles Layton 22 November 1869
Summary
Appleton & Co. wish to be supplied with set of stereotype plates of CD’s new book [Descent] for American market; will pay for cost of plates, and 10% of sales to CD.
Also desire plates for new edition of the Origin.
| Author: | Charles James (Charles) Layton; D. Appleton & Co |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 22 Nov 1869 |
| Classmark: | DAR 159: 83a |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7003 |
From Charles Layton 25 November 1869
Summary
Asks CD to have stereotype plates made of new edition of Origin [5th English], if type still standing, though Appleton will reset type if necessary. Warns there is smaller audience in the U. S. for "good scientific books".
Appleton would also like plates made of new book [Descent] when possible.
| Author: | Charles James (Charles) Layton; D. Appleton & Co |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 25 Nov 1869 |
| Classmark: | DAR 159: 84 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7009 |
From Charles Layton 23 December 1869
Summary
Has received letter from Appleton’s that they agree to reprint from the latest edition of the Origin [5th English] and will add corrections sent by CD.
They wish also to receive early sheets of new book [Descent] on which they will pay £10.
Will send cheque for sales of Origin, based on older agreement between Appleton’s and Asa Gray to pay CD 5%.
| Author: | Charles James (Charles) Layton; D. Appleton & Co |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 23 Dec 1869 |
| Classmark: | DAR 159: 85 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7033 |
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| Darwin, C. R. | (3) |
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