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Letter from S.R. Crockett to William Blackwood

Apology for delay with Galt introduction; taken ill in London, wife nursed him; back two days but still weak and weary; done 2000 words of 6000;…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to T. Fisher Unwin

Thanks for permission to use Cleg Kelly and copy of Wayfaring Life; remembers additional matter discussion for Playactress and Sir Uchtred book; still…

Postcard from S.R. Crockett to James Hay Thin

Blackwoods are splendid hunting ground for teller of lies; thanks; hopes invalids improving; still hazy himself

Letter from S.R. Crockett to T. Fisher Unwin

Doesn't understand withdrawal of permission to reprint Cleg Kelly 30 pages (already told Cornhill); won't press but would have been kindness; will…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Dan Mowat

Glad of pleasant letter reminding of Glasgow good times; fraternal feelings about illness; still weak but working hard on Grey Man; Graphic dunning…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to T. Fisher Unwin

Thanks for letter; will reconsider reprinting Cleg chapters; doesn't think it would hurt Stickit or Cornhill; willing to wait on Century; books…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to T. Fisher Unwin

Encloses Burn Murdoch letter; requests if illustrated copy would serve; asks favour of sending proofs and any black and white work opportunities for…

Letter from S.R. Crockett endorsing Edison Bell phonograph

Testimonial for Edison Bell phonograph; found it great use; lightens daily labours; puts letter answering into few minutes; enables writing without…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to T. Fisher Unwin

Glad if can help Murdoch; Pennell said 'dog doesn't eat dog', offered drawings as friend; sorry to miss London dinners; likely going straight to…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to T. Fisher Unwin

From Italy; answered Dublin man; sent carefully corrected Raiders copy (complains about Italian fleas); never heard more about proofs despite Laurie's…