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Since I am simply a solitary student and unknown, the chances of getting my book published and properly advertised without the support of some one of standing in the literary or scientific world are slim. No stranger, excepting one vitally interested in my general line of thought could be expected to aid me in the publication of my book. Therefore, because I believe that my motive in writing and my conclusions, for the greater part, are in harmony with your own and those of your Committee, I am emboldened to ask you to read at least the last chapters of my manuscript, and in case you find that these chapters, in the form of a pamphlet, or the manuscript as a whole or parts of it are worthy of publication and are useful in the furtherance of your project, to sponsor the desired publication.

In the event that you should find it acceptable provided that certain changes were made, I would make the changes indicated to the best of my ability. Undoubtedly there are numerous defects in my manuscript that might be corrected if I enjoyed the boon of competent criticism.

What I ask, and that not for myself alone, but also for the possible advantage of the cause to which you are devoted, is that you spend an hour of your precious time glancing over the chapter headings and reading the last chapters of my manuscript. Then, if you are not interested, you need waste no more time on it than that needed to seeing that it is returned to me forthwith. If my work is rejected by one who is in sympathy with its purpose I shall realize that it does not carry a punch or for some other reason is not worthy of publication, and I shall drop it, not wanting to add to the existing mass of futile printed matter, sorry, of course, that my work is not good enough, but with my conscience satisfied that at least I have done my best.

But if you are interested and think that my manuscript as a whole or parts of it are worthwhile, I will leave it with you for your Committee to use. I have had no more thought of financial reward in return for the work in which my heart is centered than a mother has in bearing a child; and should my manuscript, sponsored by you, earn a profit, that would be my glad contribution.

May I hope for an early reply inviting me to submit my manuscript to you under these conditions?

Sincerely yours,

Mary. L Hull (signature)