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Letter from S.R. Crockett to Dr Wright (dictated to R.M.C.)

Thanks for splendid Dialect Dictionary instalment; has examined it all morning with delight; acknowledges infinity of labour; encloses cheque for…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Drainie man

Delighted with him not liking whimper analysis and will find it affected imagination more than anything for long time and it was true; has spent many…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Drainie-man

Sends statutory guinea with great pleasure; been building extensions and paying for them at Penicuik this year - new library and dining room with…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to E.A. Hornell

Discusses geological rambles in Cheshire; plans to visit CD (Castle Douglas) in September; requests friend keep curious stones for examination

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Editor of Blackwood's Magazine

Submits enclosed paper to Blackwood's Magazine with request for return if unsuitable

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Editor of Temple Bar

Confirms proof corrections for March Temple Bar; explains departing for Aragon and Pyrenees around 27th February to write entire Firebrand; arranges…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Edmiston

Thanks for letter about Angus MacPherson book with similar title; checked English Catalogue and Stationers' Hall; believes similarity won't matter as…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Fisher Unwin

Thanks for kindly meant letter; takes wholly for self; publication of books not author's difficulty; who arranges serial rights (England, US,…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Foster

Apology for delay - just returned from three months Italy and Switzerland (latter stiff with bad tents and worse Americans); lovely time in Italy;…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to friend Kirkurd

Declines speaking engagement due to overwhelming work and wife's health; written in Scots dialect