Sends article by George Rutledge Gibson which he will not use in Century but thinks Rice might want for The North American Review.

Suggests that Twain write a book about his trip abroad ["Mark Twain Abroad") and allow the Century to publish it in serial form.

Re an article that Lathrop [?] may write about oriental art, mentions Dr. W. S. Bigelow, Ernest Francisco Fenollosa, and Boston Museum of Fine Art.

Despite ill health, wants to be in "Fiction Number" and maintain Robert Underwood Johnson's audience.

Is sending first four chapters of book on Porfirio Diaz, wants it published in an American magazine, describes remainder of book, mentions price.

Is pleased to hear that Robert Underwood Johnson has accepted his Whistler article, mentions photographs of portraits of and by Whistler, mentions a Keats portrait.

Thanks for showing of his work in Century.

Wants to know what has become of a poetic contribution, "ZR and The Roma," which he sent to the Editor.

Thanks for return of poem on dirigibles, is not hostile toward Tewson's conduct of The Literary Review, but prefers traditional poetry rather than current tendencies.

Says that manuscript of a tale of the Straits Settlements, called "Cummer's Son," will be sent to Johnson, asks Johnson to cable if he wants it at $800, is going to Hungary.

Sends proofs, is excited about illustrations for the article, has arrangd for tickets to be sent to Robert Underwood Johnson.