Clark: and endeavor to impress upon him
that it is (to all appearance) a real affair of business we are
now engaged in; that I would have him satisfy his own sharp eyes
(by such methods as he finds convenient and sufficient, by
examination at New York or how he can) that the conditions of
this bargain _are_ fairly complied with by the New York
Booksellers,--who promise "every facility for ascertaining _how
many_ copies are printed," &c., &c.; and profess to be of the
integrity of Israelites indeed, in all respects whatever! If so,
it may be really useful to us. And I would have Mr. Clark, if he
will allow me to look upon him as my _man of business_ in this
affair, take reasonable pains, be at any reasonable expense, &c.
(by himself or by deputy) to ascertain that it is so in very
fact! In that case, if something come of it, we shall get the
something and be thankful; if nothing come of it, we shall have
the pleasure of caring nothing about it.--I have given Putnam two
Books (_Heroes_ and _Sartor_) ready, corrected; the others I
think will follow in the course of next month;--F.
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