MS British Library Add MSS 54974/1-4

Dear Mr Macmillan
I return the two letters, somewhat appalled at Miss Yonge’s statement that the ‘Library’ is to edit itself & no one is to be responsible. Of course this is not in accordance with your wish but do you not think it is a mistake which is certain to arise unless I – as Editor – take all the correspondence from the first. I see the force of your objection that I am a stranger to some of these writers but there is not one to whom I cannot procure an introduction from intimate friends & I am known by name to some. Besides the position which you have given me is a sufficient guarantee & will ensure attention to any suggestion either from you or me. There is much in Miss Yonge’s letter which I should like to talk over with you & then to write to her myself. I should also like to write to Mr Kingsley about the ‘ruffians’ . . .