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Discusses subjective versus objective treatment of London sections; commits to improvements based on reader feedback

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

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

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

Explains ten-year Watt agreement doesn't mean exclusive purchase; reassures about fair dealing and loyalty

Returns Century magazine with Pennell illustrations; sends part of revised Raiders manuscript

Pleased with Unwin's acceptance of The Raiders; discusses spring publication and The Playactress timing

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