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- Collection: LETTER REPOSITORY
Forwards MacGeorge's note; discusses illustration fees (two guineas per wash drawing); requests loan of Pennell's Edinburgh blocks from Century
Sends MacGeorge specimen drawing; discusses artist's ability and work quality; notes drawing improvements since 1884-85
Explains ten-year agreement with Watt for all literary matters including serial rights for Christian Leader. formal notification letter.
Thanks for understanding frank explanation of situation; acknowledges book's recent publication timing
Sends monochrome watercolour sample; offers to share illustration costs; emphasises MacGeorge's talent and need for opportunity
Explains The Raiders is former Rogues Island; describes as magnum opus worked on for two years; discusses publication timing
Apologises for inadvertent breach of Watt agreement; explains misunderstanding about book rights versus serial rights
Brief note explaining Watt must handle financial arrangements per agreement
Pleased with Unwin's acceptance of The Raiders; discusses spring publication and The Playactress timing
Comic dialogue about family demands for St Nicholas books and Pseudonym Library volumes; depicts financial pressures humorously
