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Postcard from S.R. Crockett to Miss Cohen

Been laid up with cold and not been out; will let her know which morning to come again; her work admirably exact

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

Been laid up with cold for ten days otherwise should have called; next week hopes to see him if can let know what morning or mornings at liberty;…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Dan Mowat

Delighted friend cares even more for Grey Man than other books; as usual intensely busy but had some good golf at St Andrews which set him up; not yet…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Mr Bright

Very wayward writer, only writes just what happens to strike fancy; never can return to view; does thing as well as can then has go at something else;…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to unnamed friend (Sladen)

It won't do laddie, can't come to town - work and things domestic against him; wife ill and indeed only uncertainly well ever now; but may see friend…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to John

Delighted John likes The Grey Man; hopes Marion will read it aloud; still hoping to visit Galloway; sends love and New Year wishes; pressed for time…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Mr Hynd

Explains missed opportunity to review Barrie's Margaret Ogilvy due to influenza illness; notes no ethical objection as non-fiction rather than novel…

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

Still confined to room but improving; hopes to visit London in March; apologises for having nothing to offer as Watt arranged serials ahead and serial…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Major Pond

Declines American lecture tour invitation; feels not ready as orator; must establish writing career more firmly first; prefers writing work currently;…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Lord Rosebery

Requests Rosebery propose him for Reform Club membership on Barrie's suggestion; tired of certain literary clubs; wants decent London venue for meals;…