[R. Upton, unrecorded employee of John Lane, publisher] Autograph Letter Signed R Upton to Dr Mario Borsa, journalist and editor, about the contract for the publication in Italian of Stephen Phillips' Herod. With Corsa's reply.

[Upton] Two pages, 8vo, bifolium, good condition; [Corsa] One page on verso of Upton's first page. See images. [Upton] Italian rights of 'Herod' [underlined] Mr Lane has just sailed for New York but has instructed me to answer a letter received from Signor Bonaspetti raising certain questions as to the contract for the production of Mr. Stephen Phillips' 'Herod' in Italy. It seems better to write to you since you have so far carried on the negotiations. The questions are these [...] There follows two points (see images) with the letter concluding: To this Mr. Lane can not accede as it is obviously an unfair arrangement to his principals, but he is ready to meet Signor Bonaspetti half way and extend the right for a period of ten years. I shall be pleased to receive an answer at your early convenience when a fresh contract shall ne prepared. Overleaf; [Borsa's signature smudged] Borsa's response in Italian. See image for content.