I suppose you got the copy I mail'd you some three or four days ago—the additional matter (27 printed pages) for "Democratic Vistas"—I enclose herewith the MS of a little Preface. The title page ought to be
Democratic Vistas and other Pieces By Walt WhitmanLeave out "Two Letters" (p 315 and partly on p 316)—Leave out altogether the Appendix pieces (pp 339 to 374 inclusive)—And I should suggest to have "Notes left over" (pp 317 to 338) come last in the volume, & finishing it. Finally I give you the same privilege over the putting together of this, as my other volumes. (Is there any probability of a second edition of "Spec: Days"? Is it stereotyped?)
To the Publisher—For this Volume, the Preface, &c. I shall expect £10:10s (same as my other vols) and also 10 copies of the "Vistas" bound in roan. I wish the am't of the bill for the 50 copies "Spec:Days" (sent me three months ago,) deducted from the £10:10s and when you send the balance, send in P.O. order.
Respects & good will to all
Walt Whitman