Great Falls, Montana,
April 21, 1919.
Mr. Frank B. Linderman,
Somers, Montana.
Dear Mr. Linderman:-
We are glad Scribners are coming out of their
shell and making some move that will be good for both
you and the publisher. Chas. wrote you a day or
so ago. I did not have my letter ready, so his was mailed.
I wish I could be of some assistance to you.
I would be glad if I knew more about book royalties
so I could give you all the dope you need.
This is what I know: Emerson Hoff says (I heard
him) that he is getting 15% royalty on a new book, and
seemed pleased with himself. Of course the publisher
paid for all illustrations, and If I were you I sure would
stick for Scribners doing the same for you, but you know
best what you want to do about that.
It is not necessary to have so many drawings,
and let the publisher pay for them instead of tying your
money up for months.
We are all well and hope you folks are the
same. Spring is coming and we are thinking about the
mountains pretty good and hard.
Sincerely yours,