Autograph Letter Signed, apparently to his publishers Sampson Low & Co.

British naval historian (1856-1905), author of a standard history of the Royal Navy (7 vols, 1897-1903). One page, on piece of stiff paper, roughly four and a half inches by three and a half. In poor condition, discoloured and stained, and with one small hole and some fraying to extremities. Reads 'Thanks for yours of the 8th. | I am afraid that I can only express the hope that you will, in this case, keep the price as low as possible, - as I do not know the business aspects of the question. Would it not be well to announce, with a view to the future, that plans are <?>, say, at the rate of 3 for 1d, or 4 for 1d? Why not, in this case, 8d, 1/-, and 1s/9d? But you should decide | Yrs | Wm Laird Clowes'.