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So happy about the poem Stevenson sent him. Accepts the critique of Stickit stories. How he’s being compared constantly with Barrie, writes about…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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