BIB_ID
365484
Accession number
MA 8610.24
Creator
Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock, 1826-1887.
Display Date
1854 April 6.
Description
1 item (3 pages) ; 10.8 x 9.0 cm
Notes
Part of a collection of autograph letters of Dinah Maria Mulock Craik to Frederic Chapman. Items in the collection have been described individually in separate catalog records; see collection-level record for more information.
Summary
Saying she has been ill and therefore "you will have no novel of mine this year;" suggesting that he might consider publishing a new novel by Jane Winnard Hooper whose children's books have been published by Addey & Cundall; saying she has been told by Mrs. Hooper that "she has just finished a Novel. The subject is peculiar & striking -- in fact I think the book will likely be a great success. What say you to it - on the usual terms of first novels by known periodical writers - viz. £150 - I think Mrs. Hooper would be satisfied with that & you will not get such an original subject or such a good novel in a hurry;" asking him to let her know and if he accepts it she will deliver the manuscript.
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