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"I would suggest that Fabritius and Sonners time-limit be extended to June 30th, but not later. They know that the series is being recommended for international translation..."

"We are considering the publicity arrangements for A Book of Modern Peoples. A comprehensive scheme has been drawn up, including the sending of review copies to the papers marked on the enclosed list..."

"[...] To your very comprehensive publicity sheme I have little to add, except that I should be glad if copies of both Ancient and Modern Peoples may be sent to..."

"Thank you for letting me see the pleasant little review of Modern Peoples in the copy of The World's Children, which I return herewith..."

"I hear from Fabritius and Sonners, Oslo, that they have decided to publish the Class Books of World History. I shall be pleased to sign the contract..."

"I am just back from a holiday and find your letter of October 4th. I am glad the hardy Norsemen have come up to the scratch. There is no need for any 'contracts' or signature..."

"I have been going over your corrections in Book III, in view of a receipt, and find that nearly all of them can be made easily. There are a few, however, chiefly footnotes..."

"I must ask you to send me the assignment of my translation rights to Fabritius and Sonner for signature. On no account would I be party to an agreement the text of which I have not approved..."

"I enclose a copy of the authorisation[sic] formula we are accustomed to. You see there is no agreement, but only a statement. You have already agreed to grant the translation rights to Fabritius and Sonner..."

"[...] My copy of Stock and Sales A/C received in August 1932 showed 2058 copies of Bk I Eng. Ed. remaining in stock March 31st of that year. I did not therefore expect a 1933 reprint..."