Updated version of The octopus speaks : the Colton letters, published in 1982.

"The purpose of this work is to update, on the basis of current research, the introduction and underlying supporting material of the 1982 publication, and to narrow the focus to the personalities and events specifically involved ... Though the letters have come to be called the 'Colton letters,' their principal figure and author was Collis Potter Huntington"--P. vii.

"Very limited edition"--P. [3] of cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [643]-654) and index.