Valentine offers to writer for the Freeman's Journal sole articles from abroad. He is contemplating a round-the-world tour and would devote part of his time to writing articles if McMaster would wish him to. In former days he was well known in New York City as a successful writer and correspondent, and had business relations with many publishers, as well as with the parties he names in the enclosed circular. Enclosures not included. In 1872 health demanded that he retire to a warmer climate, so he spent some years traveling in the Southwestern United States, and finally reached the islands. He has been on the staff of the Saturday Press, and now is proprietor and manager of the Daily Honolulu Press, of which he mails several copies. He also mails a brief description of a trip made by him to the Kilauea Volcano, but the article was done for thw Wilder Steamship Company and does not contain his best writing. If writing for McMaster he would use a more attractive style. His forte is historical and descriptive writing. He has sufficient artistic and musical talent, and can select suitable views to illustrate the text. He acquired diplomatic knowledge while secretary to Edmund J. Davis, Governor of Texas. He will sent McMaster a sample article without cost if McMaster wishes, and asks McMaster to tell him how frequently he should write and what the compensation shall be. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.