sum I ought to receive as compensation for the loss of time it will necessarily entail upon me. And moreover for the reasons before stated I must have 100£ paid to me at once in advance - the other 100£ to be a final charge. Without this I cannot possibly proceed so it is better to be explicit. My Father and myself will be jointly responsible for the advance untill the publication - The matter stands thus - Debit as by expences Mr. Wood £200 (of which 100£ shall be payable in 6 mos:) Worgan 200 - of wh: 100£ shall be paid at once - credit by sale £300 leaving 100£ to be made up either by second edition or by grant in aid - I have now done having nothing to add save to ask pardon if I have written too freely and to request an answer by