p.

Gentlemen,
The books reached me yesterday, when I had given
them up. I have now half a volume, which I send in order to
prevent delay, but I regret that you do not give me more time.
I hope the proof reader will pay great attention, for [George's ?] editors
in correcting many old blunders has made many new ones. I have greatly
improved the style, though much more might be done, had I time to
remodel the sentences.
You will have the rest next week.
Yours very truly
J. Fenimore Cooper
Wednesday 6th April 1831
Messrs Colburne & Bentley