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Apologises for inadvertent breach of Watt agreement; explains misunderstanding about book rights versus serial rights

Explains The Raiders is former Rogues Island; describes as magnum opus worked on for two years; discusses publication timing

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

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

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

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

Announces RLS has sent prefatory poem for fourth edition from Samoa; proposes illustrated edition with MacGeorge drawings

Promises to ensure Watt offers book to Unwin; apologises for missing letter; requests missing cheque

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