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Books posted and gone missing. In response to a letter from RLS and talks about the Letter Declaratory. Had communicated with Charles Baxter. Has…
Expresses profound gratitude for Watt's loan assistance; discusses dispute with Wylie over agency arrangements
Formal letter appointing Watt as agent for all literary and financial matters except Christian Leader journalism
Commits literary affairs to Watt; reveals £335 debt from marriage circumstances causing severe anxiety; requests loan assistance
Wants italic dedication retained with RLS letter following; requests author proof before printing
Sends RLS prefatory letter for second edition of The Stickit Minister
Sends new preface for second edition; discusses royalty terms (1/6th or 10d per copy); requests correction of error in 'Split in the Marrow Kirk'
Notes good early reviews; requests missing copies be sent to Bookman and British Weekly; mentions Sir George Douglas review
Expresses pleasure with book's appearance and format; anticipates reviews including expected criticism from National Observer and Scotsman
Describes daughter (4½ years old, born August 1888); discusses Sweetheart Traveller papers about cycling trips; mentions Wales journey to Lleyn…
