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dressed to that Co. that you decline to pay the a/c and suggest that the matter be laid before Gov. Stanford. This we will do, and as soon as this matter is adjusted we will pay over the balance as you or he may direct. We shall have also some charges to make for expenses incurred in the Maybridge suit by the Governor's directions.

What is to be done about the future of the book? It has almost entirely stopped selling, and we know of no way to galvanize it. It is evident that we all misapprehended the public demand for the book, and we are much disappointed as you doubtless are also. The publication part of the book has been a loss to us. We had reason to suppose from your statement that Gov. Stanford would use a large number of copies, but he has had only 25 copies or so. Shall we advise with him regarding the disposition of the books as well as the settlement of matters of a/c between us?

Yours respectfully

James R. Osgood & Co