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- Collection: LETTER REPOSITORY
Warm letter to Castle Douglas friend now in America; discusses 40,000 Raiders sales; reminisces about youthful adventures.About to leave Manse/Kirk.…
Discusses Uchtred dedication layout; complains about troublesome artist
Promises to write Burn-Murdoch; working on Lilac revision; discusses glossary arrangements
Thanks for letter and Maxwell's note; wife unwell; looking forward to September visit
Insists on seeing Lilac proofs due to reputation; requests page proofs not galleys
Re Proofs of Lilac, somewhat peeved that it’s been passed for press in US without him revising. Had an offer for American Rights – shows there’s still…
Will hold Lilac proof until substantial amount arrives; suggests double-column glossary
Explaining about the Tablet Ad. Apologising and talking about writing Men of Moss Hags. Been in London where everyone (including Hardy) speaks well of…
Requests help with cavalry details for story; questions about Greys' equipment circa 1680
Pleased about Thin's recovery; reports Raiders success and Covenanting book progress; needs medical reference
