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Letter from S.R. Crockett to Marion and John

Apologises for not visiting; discusses exhausting writing schedule; updates on children: George entering Navy, Margaret last to go to school, Maisie…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Geddie

Requests Geddie look out for Major Malcolm Harper's book about Gallowa' Banquet for review around 22 November; praises Harper as best man in Galloway…

Inscription from S.R. Crockett to Miss Elise Harding

Inscription extracted from p.165 of The Adventurer in Spain praising standing with hat off before what is better than oneself, saluting unworldly aims…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Alexander Strachan Watt

Letter of condolence on death of Mrs A.S. Watt; explains delayed response due to severe malarial fever since Christmas keeping him bedridden and…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Mr. Keary

Glad Keary liked tale which is almost true with characters and places changed; very characteristic of hard, dour Galloway country full of family love;…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to John and Marion

Asks John and Marion to take son Philip (18½) as apprentice sheep farmer; describes Philip as strong, earnest, truthful, eager to work; offers to pay…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to John and Marion

Date Uncertain Responds to their letters with gratitude; proposes Philip visit Galloway to look around before deciding; mentions Sproat (married…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to A.P. Watt

Agrees Paget should handle second serial and unsold serial rights in USA; reports just returned from hills recruiting; finishing 'Pernicketty Town'…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to old friend (bookseller)

Written on 51st birthday; thanks friend for care about Everyman series; explains away in London placing work and arranging for sons (one Navy, other…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to cousin Sam

Requests cousin Sam call at Walker's chemist for terabithine (gum for kidney complaints) and half dozen bottles of Vichy Celestine by carrier or post;…