Comments on circular for "The State "; requests a copy; inquires about the sale of his book.

Clarifies previous comments concerning "The State "; suggests using notice from Deutsche Litteraturzeitung .

Lists possible illustrations for the first article in a series about George Washington, a map of tidewater Virginia, a view of the Potomac River, a portrait of Colonel William Byrd, and a portrait of Alexander Spotswood are included. Asks for suggests. Mentions: Howard Pyle, Century Magazine, Putnam's Magazine, Harper's Magazine and Winsor's Narrative and Critical History of America.

Reaches an understanding with Howard Pyle concerning the illustrations; Pyle will send Alden a copy of the manuscript; thanks him for Byrd book.

Thanks him for copy of "The Barons of the Potomac and Rappahannock "; inquires about his manuscript and reports on his progress with the second article. Mentios John Kendrick Bangs, Howard Pyle and The William and Mary Quarterly.

Thanks him for 600.00 check covering the first two articles on Washington in Harper's Magazine .

Sends, via Adam's Express, his third article in Washington series entitled, "At Home in Virginia. " Mentions Howard Pyle.

Appreciates letter praising his work; comments on an author's need for friendly judgment; sends regards.

Never written on the "Lobby" but suggests Putnam's series, "Questions of the Day "; also recommends Viscount Bryce's "American Commonwealth. "

Sends letter to be filed before Executive Committee meeting; praises and recommends Dr. Price, "one of the noblest men among all the Southern teachers."