658. Robert Southey to [unknown correspondent; probably Francis Freeling] 22 February [1802]

658. Robert Southey to [unknown correspondent; probably Francis Freeling] 22 February [1802] *
My dear Sir
An arrangement may be made with Longman & Rees respecting Chattertons works [1] which will I think be more beneficial to Mrs Newton [2] than any thing we can hope to do. They will take upon themselves the edition, & give her 350 copies. these at 18s– (the advance of paper justifies the additional shilling per volume) will produce 315 pounds. after booksellers allowance & the smaller items are deducted there will be a net profit about 250£. I do not think we could possibly raise so much.
I shall write immediately & propose this to Mrs N. if she approve it, & you also think it the most adviseable plan, the agreement may be closed & the volumes immediately sent to Press.
yrs sincerely
Robert Southey.
Monday. 22. Feby.
Notes
* MS: Princeton University Library, General Manuscripts (Misc.), Box SN-SR, subfolder
5. ALS; 1p.
Unpublished.
Correspondent note: Identification of correspondent is not certain. However, Southey’s letter to Charles
Danvers, 23 February [1802] (Letter 659), suggests recent contact with Francis Freeling on precisely the topics found in this letter
of 22 February [1802]. BACK