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Letter from S.R. Crockett to T. Heath Joyce

The Red Axe manuscript should arrive Tuesday; hopes it is his best book yet; requests Frank Richards as illustrator having sent drawings to Watt;…

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

Been far afield since last meeting; recovering from influenza; back at work; thanks for note about Lochinvar; Watt arranged publication years ago but…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Douglas Sladen

Won't be in London soon; was on Continent for walking tour; hermit lifestyle till things improve; children are perennial joy; dismisses critics; work…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Mr Laurie

Methuen bought Lochinvar years ago for autumn issue; doesn't know colonial arrangements; story appearing in Melbourne Argos; apologises for trouble

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Lord Rosebery

Thousand thanks for Reform Club kindness at busy time; sympathises with burden of 300 letters on return; been labouring long; going to Provence for…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Mr Baillie

Hurt leg cycling fortnight ago; needed surgical treatment; received book package in bed; reading Polish novels - very strong with character and…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to librarian

Thanks for interesting Report showing appreciation of his books; most interesting and thoughtful library report ever seen; sends thanks and…

Letter from Ruth Crockett to Marion

Crockett hopes to visit for couple days in September; had cycling fall, gashed leg, needed stitches, got abscess; family in St Andrews for June-July,…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Major Pond

Delighted with Pond's letter; pleased he enjoyed St Andrews visit; charming old city; happy time together; hopes to see him at their home soon; Ruth…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Marion

Ruth has headache; inviting Marion to stay at least one night; nice room available; will feed well; let them know when coming; fearfully busy with…