Bound volume, blue cloth binding, title page: "The Roses of Monsieur Alphonse/Final Draft," bound in is portrait print of author.

Each leaf mounted on a sheet (back and front) in blue exercise book, autograph of William E. Barton on first page.

Sends letter by Dr. Hooker, mentions that he has been in New York for two weeks and where he is living, asks Griswold to visit.

Mentions Griswold's controversy with Headley, reminds Griswold of his promise to see that Hooker's book is noticed in New York papers, encloses article by Dr. Ducachet, asks Griswold to come to see him in Philadelphia.

Returns proof, asks that he not omit Fitzmaurice map, as it is valuable for showing "what France proposed for us."

Gives Stoddart Mrs. Harris' address and tells him when she will be at home, mentions that her books have sold well, says Stoddart does not owe him thanks because he is returning favors Stoddart did for him in the past, asks him to stop by for breakfast and to see Spanish books.

Does not want to trouble Buel for typewritten copy of "San Antonio of the Gardens" as he expects to have a proof of it within six weeks as a part of Stedman's book of his writings.

Having learned that Seeger has gone to Mexico, jokes about profit the can make by writing guidebooks about Mexico, mentions Seeger's export business.

Wants Smedley to send his New York address so that he can send "Madame" a gift.

Wants $40 per thousand words instead of the $30 offered by Johnson, but will accept $30 if necessary, because of his "strong desire" to have his articles in Century, mentions Buel and Gilder, penciled notes in unidentified hand, express shock at the cost.

Glad that he will be permitted to do certain articles for Century, thanks Johnson for his encouraging words, mentions working with [Andre] Castaigue.

"Cable Janvier" suffering for Rhone article ( A Feast-day on the Rhone? ).

Writes about an article he is working on for the Christmas issue of a magazine [unnamed], wants more space in the magazine than he has been allotted.

Received check for royalties due, asks that note be made of his correct address.

Announces Christmas article almost finished and will send it in a week to New York, article required much work, hopes he will be paid accordingly.

Janvier is sick, hoping to recover quickly.

Sending article on the Christmas customs of Provence, article too long but can be edited by Richard Watson Gilder; hopes it can be used in entirety; asks payment be sent quickly, as he is "in dire poverty," request to cable him (in France) if Richard Watson Gilder likes article.

Received Richard Watson Gilder's telegram just after mailing manuscript, hopes it arrives in time, apologizes in case it is late.

Thanks Richard Watson Gilder for notifying him of decision by telegraph, sorry Richard Watson Gilder cannot use Mexican story, asks Richard Watson Gilder to send the manuscript to brother F. H. Janvier in Philadelphia, is going to London in six weeks, asks Richard Watson Gilder to come to London for Queen's Jubilee.

Writing an article about nativity plays in Provence for Century 's Christmas issue, thanks for new volume of Richard Watson Gilder's poems sent by Helena.

Assumes Richard Watson Gilder not interested in nativity plays of Provence since Gilder has not answered previous letter [1899 Jan 27], so has stopped work on article.

Protest cuts Richard Watson Gilder has made in his article about Christmas customs, suggest another way of presenting material, asks for prompt answer.

Sending by registered mail "A Provencal Postscript," complains about Richard Watson Gilder's editing, suggest a certain photograph be used as illustration; penciled note by Richard Watson Gilder.

Thanks for payment for "Christmas thing," he may have to return the check for correction as it was written to S. A. Janvier, taking a holiday on the Kent coast, sending corrected proof.

Apologizes for delay in answering note, had been out of country and servants (of the Century Association) failed to forward her note, only book he had published about New York is in In Old New York, Harper's Magazine published three articles about old-time shipping in New York.

Sorry Richard Watson Gilder cannot use "The Convent of the Little Bells," but appreciates nice letter; very busy working on Christmas story and article about old New York, so cannot write text to go with Langren's pictures of London, suggests they do not need a text, just a word or two of explanation.

Not many Americans interested in the Felibres, mentions French poets who were Felibres: Frederic Mistral, Joseph Roumanille, Theodore Aubanel, mentions Cauouge and Bigot.

Asks Richard Watson Gilder to send copy of his article on Rouuer [?] if Gilder approves the use of it as an introduction of the American edition of the new book, mentions Mr. Scott, Lythoff, Leiden.

Mentions a proof he is returning, asks Buel to send the revised work to him so he can send it to publisher in Holland, wishes he could take a cruise with Buel, asks him to bring boat "here" (Narrangansett, R.I.), hopes in the fall to spring upon Buel and "agreeable surprise."

Asks Jenkins send him three copies of Hillier's article from today's paper, wants to send them to Hillier's people in England, congratulates Jenkins and says he will "make the next president," mentions Nagle.

Humorous acceptance of invitation to "tell a story" to a club [Aldine Club?].

Mentions de Lairesse (Flemish Artist), Groot Schilderbock, "Andres del Sarto" (poem) and "Fra Lippo Lippi" (poem), (ALSS note: Robert Browning Parleying?).