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Accepts 'The Raiders' title; requests Author of the Stickit Minister credit; discusses map frontispiece idea

Accepts correction costs; describes early morning writing routine (4:30 AM); discusses working methods and ministerial balance

Declines speaking engagement due to overwhelming work and wife's health; written in Scots dialect

Reports 4:30 AM rising for writing; sends first quarter of Raiders manuscript; balances literary and ministerial duties

Explains close friendship with Nicoll; discusses Stevenson materials for advertising; promises rapid proof work

Responds to detailed editorial criticism; plans to speed up narrative and reduce dialect; defends historical accuracy

Advocates returning to original title 'The Dark of the Moon'; discusses title with friends including Drummond

Questions low royalty from Wylie; explains verbal agreement about payment timing; family and parish pressures

Expresses profound gratitude for help; pleased with Unwin terms; discusses The Playactress revision plans

Accepts loan terms; thanks Watt profusely; provides insurance policy details (Scottish Provident, £1000 and £500 policies)

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