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Letter from S.R. Crockett to George

Thanks for beautiful Acts set; been reading when should pack for Coniston Ruskin visit

Letter from S.R. Crockett to George Frederick Watts

Thanks for 4 March note received late due to Spanish travels; endorses Hammond typewriter used 19 years for entire works series; praises portability…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Glenhead friends

Reports half-way through Moss Hags; plans lazy holiday; expresses longing for real Galloway speech

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Glenhead friends

Plans to arrive Saturday September 1st if convenient; hopes for extended stay

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Glenhead friends

Expresses deep affection for Glenhead time; reports busyness and new phonograph; Illustrated Stickit sold out

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Gordon Browne

Many thanks for deliciously charming humoursome illustrations; happy having Browne help Sir Toady live; will send pictures of real Toady and Hugh John…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Grant Reid

Thanks for good wishes and kindness; no book copy here but overleaf will serve for inscription when comes from publisher; plate very good

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Grant Reid Esq

Afraid time too long gone past for publishers to send review copies of Moss Hags or Cleg Kelly; if cares to mention to Mr Unwin that Crockett desired…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Hansard Watt

Enthusiastic praise for Hansard Watt's book; kept grinning throughout reading; admires clarity and scholarly gentlemanhood; praises Preface for new…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Harry (USA)

Warm letter to Castle Douglas friend now in America; discusses 40,000 Raiders sales; reminisces about youthful adventures.About to leave Manse/Kirk.…