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Brief note explaining Watt must handle financial arrangements per agreement

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

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

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