Says that Appletons are getting his book out; well along on studies for "The Mississippians" and will begin writing it. Plans to be in N. Y. and would like to meet with R. U. J. (of The Century magazine).

Comments on his stories which he fears are going to be longer than expected. Discusses possible solutions to this.

Further comments on articles being written, including possible additions.

Speaks of series of articles on development of the west, and wealth of material available; could have written a novel with it all.

Encloses copies of ads from Montana Post of 1864. Asks him to attach them to article in transportation series.

Encloses short story for possible publication in The Century .

Encloses more clippings re western transportation for third article on the subject. Has heard plans for ship canal from Chicago to mouth of Mississippi.

Has begun John Law novel, [The Mississippi Bubble] and asks that The Century consider it. McClures, Harper's, and Doubleday Page & Co. have all expressed interest.

Speaks of serial and book rights for his novel. Doubleday Page would like it, but he would rather The Century had it. Discusses progress of the novel.

Continues discussion of transportation articles and supplementary data offered by James Morris Morgan. Wants to get copy of Mr. Yagge's topographical map of America. Adds that his novel is steadily progressing. Map printed with the lines of the Santa Fe Railroad.

Has written Senator Mason for 1880 census report which will show needed maps. Has also written to Col. H. C. Rizer, chief clerk of U. S. Geological Survey for topographical map. The Santa Fe Railroad has promised a copy of the Yagge map.

Explains that desired map may be had for ten cents, or a larger one for sixty cents. Adds that they may be obtained gratuitously from a Representative or Senator.

Is sending copy of 1880 census to E. H.

Has sent for the needed maps and census report. American section of novel well under way.

Is sending 1880 census to R. U. J. containing maps that might, or might not, be used. Still trying to get Yagge map.

(Dictated), written and signed by H. R. Reed.] 1 p. [Acknowledges receipt of $800 check drawn to E. H., who has left for the Blackfoot Hills with Mrs. Hough.

Wants "The Mississippians" for The Century magazine.

Will send rough copy of the ms. but apologizes for condition. If The Century sees a book in the ms., he will cooperate completely.

Has reviewed proofs of first two articles on the west. Asks that they be kept free from eastern editorial opinion. Regrets news of President's death. Gives opinions on immigration and anarchists. Has not written as strongly as he feels since it might not fit editorial policy of the magazine.

Attempts to resolve difficulty arising out of publication of his book by firm other than The Century .

Explains to editor of The Century his reasons for contracting with Bowen-Merrill Co. to publish his book while Century was publishing his other material. Replies to charges he acted in bad faith. Did not think that Century liked or wanted the book.

Everybody's magazine wants E. H. to do stories on American frontiersmen; would this interfere with Century articles? Apologizes for being late with the proofs of recent articles.

Apologizes for misstatement in one of his articles. Discusses book in progress.

Asks W. G. C. to read newspaper clippings and to write to Neal Brown.

Replies to E. H. letter advising him that Mrs. Neal Brown's travel letters, while perhaps of local interest, would not be a good syndicate feature.

Replies to offer to do a scenario for Universal Film Mfg. Co. Wants at least $5000.00; should receive at least $7500.00. Suggests that this type of writing is not worthy of established author. Will pay 10% commission, but not to his regular agent and to Chapman, both. It is up to these two to work this out.

Replies to E. H. letter of Apr 1: matter not yet resolved by Universal Co. Two teams in competition for the serial story, but payment should exceed $5000.00

Proposes setting up a weekly luncheon club in Chicago along lines of New York's Dutch Treat Club. Invites E. H. to meet them on following Tuesday.

Replies to idea of Chicago luncheon club. Would like to attend an early session.

Would like to introduce E. H. to a new publisher. Could send Mr. Doran one or two of E. H. novels for review, but a ms. would be even better.

E. H. prefers to stay with publisher who has made generous proposition. His books therefore not on the market.

Thanks E. H. for providing a trout fishing list.

Resigns as secretary of The White Paper Club because of pressing business demands.

Replies to letter of resignation and suggests a new secretary.

Asks who has second serial rights to The Sagebrusher ; would like to make an offer as a syndicate serial.

Tells Chapman that D. Appleton & Co. has second serial rights of The Sagebrusher . Feels it might do well as it had no magazine serialization.

Encloses photograph as requested by The Sunday Telegram (Albany, N. Y.).

Congratulatory letter to a friend.

Encloses article by Hough on "Literary Misconstructions of the Modern West," in hope that Gilder can use it.