From: Wilhelm HI Bleek (19 November 1867)

From: Wilhelm HI Bleek (19 November 1867)

Correspondence

A letter in German from Wilhelm Bleek to his cousin Ernst Haeckel, sent from Cape Town on 19 November 1867. Bleek reports that an English publication of his essay "On the Origin of the Language" is unlikely, so Haeckel should proceed with the German edition, provided Bleek can review any personal content in the Introduction. He comments on sections of Haeckel's book recently sent to him and discusses his disagreements with August Schleicher's views, while expressing personal respect. Bleek also notes other German linguists with whom he feels greater affinity.

19 November 1867

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1. The copied letter includes a transcription and an English translation.