Letter from A.P. Watt to C.K. Shorter
Dublin Core
Title
Letter from A.P. Watt to C.K. Shorter
Type
LETTER
Creator
A.P. Watt
Description
Referring to recent conversation; line to put on record Shorter agreed to commission Crockett to write new short story for publication in Illustrated London News; terms: (1) purchase British serial rights for forthcoming number, (2) pay £10 per thousand words on receipt of complete manuscript, (3) copy delivered near end of year as Crockett's engagements permit; requests confirmation; postscript: take it that as not heard Shorter not yet had opportunity consulting Sir William regarding Cornhill story; would be glad definite word at early date so has ample time for complicated arrangements a transfer from Cornhill Magazine to Illustrated London News would necessitate
Date
1898-09-12
Subject
Illustrated London News commission, contract terms, short story, £10 per thousand words, Cornhill transfer
Identifier
APW_1898_056
Contributor
C.K. Shorter (The Illustrated London News), Sir William (mentioned)
Language
English
Coverage
Hastings House
Text Item Type Metadata
Local URL
https://srcrockett.scot/LETTERS/1898/APW_Shorter_12Sep_1898.pdf
Files
Collection
Citation
A.P. Watt, “Letter from A.P. Watt to C.K. Shorter,” S.R.Crockett Museum, accessed August 27, 2026, https://srcrockett.scot/themuseum/items/show/1038.