You are to lecture here the 3d of April, on “Creole Women,” in Unity Hall. So that’s all arranged. Formal invitation, duly signed by prominent citizens, will be g presently sent you. Advertising will shortly begin. Preliminary “paragraphing” will begin now. Stir up Roswell Smith, please, & have him gather his clans & make preparation.

Now to other business. This morning, while I was getting out of bed, an idea struck me; & when I had finished putting on my socks it was already in a state of completion, & I said “Now I’ll write to Cable & say, don’t make any more lecture engagements till we’ve had a talk.” That is what I do say. What you have made, fill, but don’t make any more till you’ve seen me.