WCP2549

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St Andrews,

March 7, 1867.

My dear Sir,

I am sorry that, owing to uncertain and reduced health, I have not been able to reply to your letter¹ of 22nd ult before now.

As to the proposed republication of your excellent little tract,² I think you had better consult Mr W. M. Wilkinson³ or Mr Benjamin Coleman,⁴ who have had some experience as to [2] such publications — or why not Mr Trubner.⁵ I have understood that spiritualistic books do not in general sell largely; so it would be well to print no more than 1000.

I shall use my earliest leisure accompanied by strength in seeking through my papers for some noted experience which might be communicated to you, and I will deliberate about the giving of my name [3] along with it. On the latter point I am trammelled by some important associations; but I never was so much disposed that way as I have been since learning that you had leapt the ditch — you who have an undisputed scientific reputation.

I shall try ere long to send you something satisfactory.

I note with deep interest the late communication in Sp. Mag. from your sister, [4] Mrs Sims.⁶ E. N's⁷ powers appear to be of a high class.

I am, my dear Sir, | yours very sincerely, | R. Chambers.⁸ [signature]