“I shall be much obliged to you to come here with Constable on Monday, as he proposes a visit, and it will save time. By the way, you must attend that the usual quantity of stock is included in the arrangement—that is L.600 for 6000 copies. My sum is L.1700, payable in May a round advance, by’r Lady, but I think I am entitled to it, considering what I have twined off hitherto on such occasions.
“I make a point on your coming with Constable, health allowing. Yours truly,