7/34 However, to come to the point. I have consulted Lord Waldegrave on the subject, and we agree that the two works, viz. his grandfather, Lord Waldegrave's "Memoirs," and Horace Walpole's "Memoirs of the Last Nine Years of George II.," should not be sold for less than 3,000 guineas. If that sum would meet your ideas, or if you have any other offer to make, I will thank you to let me know before the second of next month." Three thousand guineas was certainly a very large price to ask for the Memoirs, and Mr.Murray hesitated very much before acceding to Lord Holland's proposal. |