Record

RefNoMS/754/9
LevelItem
TitleLetter from S[tephen] P[eter] Rigaud, Oxford, to Francis Baily
Date28 December 1837
DescriptionBelieves he shall make an enemy, which he does like, but as Baily thinks it may do good he will not shrink from the attempt to set things in their true light. Thanks Baily for taking trouble for him, and adds that the least he can do is taking no time to use the materials Baily sent him. Adds that what he had first sent Baily was written in a tone only fit for amusement. Is afraid that Baily will think any second edition too long, and would be willing to shorten it if he could, but remembers Baily advised him that if one wishes to convey anything fully to a reader, they must not be content with a mere reference. Owns that he should not like much expense about the printing, as it is more for distribution than for sale, and therefore it will never pay for itself. Adds that it is too long for inclusion in a newspaper. Adds in a postscript he does not mean to make any secret of his participation in the business, and has no objection to Baily consulting anyone.
LanguageEnglish
Extent4p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionOn paper
AccessStatusOpen
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