
I received your letter but had been looking into the matter for some days previously, Dr. Bucke and Mr. Johnston having spoken to me about your claim against Worthingon. The difficulty I find is in this that R.Worthington R. Worthington failed some time since and is now unable to do business in his own name, and the business is now run by a corporation named the Worthington Co. of which Worthington's wife or some female relative is the President. The time within which to claim a forfeiture of the plates and books (two years) has run out and we are therefore limited to our action for an injunction and damages, I am therefore quietly trying to get all the facts I can as to what the "Worthington Co." has been doing with reference to your book. The Company is of some responsibility and undoubtedly have possession of the plates.
As soon as I have facts sufficient to base a sure claim I will get the injunction and money.
