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Letter from W. Graham Brown to Fisher Unwin

Crockett directed enclosing Mayhew letter and revised glossary proofs; notes what necessary to be done

Letter from W. Robertson Nicoll to A.P. Watt

Nicoll proposes revised royalty terms for "Grey Galloway": 1/6 per copy with royalties first applied to pay Pennell's £300 fee for illustrations, then…

Letter from W. Robertson Nicoll to A.P. Watt

Thanks for American rights effort; expresses concern about de luxe edition economics (W.B. Blaikie of Constables predicts 300 maximum sales meaning…

I write for Miss Crockett who is not yet allowed to write herself; She thanks you for your letter of 24th and is very pleased you have arranged…

We propose shortly to reduce three under-mentioned works to 2/6d and as no provision is made in respective agreements for such editions, we shall be…

Re the late S.R. Crockett: We beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of 11th inst., contents of which have been duly noted

Will publish Sweetheart Travellers 30th October; printing mustn't be hurried, suits better than 25th October; thought wouldn't require illustration…

Letter from William Brown to Fred A Smith

States Crockett's books disposal not in his hands but publisher's property

Requests Scottish character sketch for Youth's Companion (mixed audience boys/girls); offers £100 per thousand words for 2500-3000 words; full serial…

Letter from Smith Elder to A.P. Watt

Reports to Mr Smith main points of conversation with Watt yesterday; Mr Smith agrees to Nelson's proposal for 7d (war conditions 9d net) edition of…