WCP2549

[1]

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 letter of 22nd ult[imo]. before now.¹

As to the proposed republication of your excellent little tract,² I think you had better consult Mr W[illiam]. M[artin]. Wilkinson³ or Mr Benjamin Coleman⁴, who have had some experience as to [2] such publications — or why not Mr Trubner [Trübner]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[iritual]. Mag[azine]⁶. from your sister, [4] Mrs Sims⁷. E[lizabeth]. N[icholl]'s⁸ powers appear to be of a high class.

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