
We have recently purchased at the Auction Rooms of Messrs Geo. A. Leavitt Co
of this city the electrotype plates of an edition of your "Leaves of Grass" bearing the imprint of Thayer
and Eldridge, Boston 1860–61. As the edition is not complete although subject
as I understand to a copyright of ten percent it seems to me that it would be better
for all parties to have it completed. If this idea meets your views on the subject I would
be willing to make you an immediate payment of $250.00 on account and will do everything in my power to make the book
sell.
An early reply would oblige
Your Truly R. WorthingtonP.S. Porter & Coates, Claxton Remsen & Hafflefinger of Philadelphia or Gebbie & Harris or any of the leading Houses of the country would inform you that I am perfectly responsible & that you are sure of getting your copyright.
R. W.