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Although you seem to think this is an impossibility, I think I've found an error in one of your so-called Most Merry and Illustrated Histories or in one of your biographical essays. Might one ask His Highness if he would accept a correction?

Sure, but there are a few trifling guidelines.

First, be succinct. State exactly what Merry History it is and what part is in error.

Next, provide the correct answer and - most importantly - give your source of information. If the author is convinced the Merry History is in error, it will be corrected.

But DON'T get into the game of "So tell me why you say that so-and-so did this-and-that when Stephen Ambrose said so-and-so did that-and-this." Such queries will be banished with a click of the "Delete" button and the E-mail address being added to the SPAM list.

Remember, the CooperToons tolerance for SPAM is pretty much at its nadir. Even E-mail from friends and family is rapidly designated SPAM if it is sufficiently annoying.

Most importantly, make sure you have found an actual error. Don't waste time with stuff like:

1) Splitting hairs on trivialities due to variant reports. None of that "You claimed Nathan Hale said he only had one life to GIVE for his country, and I have a book that says his words were he only had one life to LOSE for his country." That's also a good way to get your E-mail name listed as SPAM.

2) Quibbling when statements are given illustratively. Like, "You said Thor Heyerdahl went to New York with his manuscript tucked under his arm. Isn't it more likely he carried it in a briefcase?" Spammed again!

3) "Correcting" what are legitimate discussions of possible motivations, interpretations, and what are clearly personal opinions. This stuff you can recognize from the wording.

However, pointing out spelling errors is much appreciated. Being one's own researcher, writer, illustrator, editor, publisher, AND proofreader is a pain in the rear end.