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Notes work being offered to Fisher Unwin; questions about unnamed work going to Unwin without Watt's consent

Sends monochrome watercolour sample; offers to share illustration costs; emphasises MacGeorge's talent and need for opportunity

Thanks for understanding frank explanation of situation; acknowledges book's recent publication timing

Explains ten-year agreement with Watt for all literary matters including serial rights for Christian Leader. formal notification letter.

Sends MacGeorge specimen drawing; discusses artist's ability and work quality; notes drawing improvements since 1884-85

Forwards MacGeorge's note; discusses illustration fees (two guineas per wash drawing); requests loan of Pennell's Edinburgh blocks from Century

Detailed explanation of publishing economics; discusses importance of serial rights; explains Watt's role in trebling income

Thanks for generous letter; discusses royalty arrangements and extra honorarium; suggests advertising strategy

written between this date and 30th Oct. Lecturing for Dr Whyte. Talk of geology and sends Geikie’s book to Marion.

Discusses illustrations for unsold third edition stock; proposes selected press notices in Athenaeum; mentions Pall Mall Magazine story

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