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Letter from S.R. Crockett to Lloyd Osborne

Deeply moving response to memorial of Stevenson; explains profound grief at his death; describes waking at night realising 'Stevenson is dead'; unable…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Lindsay Bashfull

Apologises for late response due to absence abroad; too late for December request; wishes success for Christmas Number and magazine longevity;…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Library Committee of University of St Andrews

Formal request for library use during St Andrews residences for historical research; grateful if allowed use of number of volumes at a time for work

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 S.R. Crockett to L.H. Bliss

Insists on including Ebenezer Grubb in Love Idylls despite Bliss losing it; suggests placing second last; discusses correcting Billiam proofs;…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Joseph Pennell (dictated to R.M.C.)

Reports slow recovery from illness; hopes to reach Galloway later in year; suggests meeting at birthplace or elsewhere; will not mention birthplace in…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Joseph Pennell (dictated to R.M.C.)

Apologises for delay due to severe illness (three weeks bedridden); doubts Grey Galloway ready this year; provides detailed Galloway route map…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Joseph Pennell

Brief personal note with gloomy outlook but hopes for quietness; mentions Local Colour privately printed to help clever young Spanish friend, also…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to John Macmillan

Delighted to hear from John; now at home after lengthened sojourn in London and abroad; as may suppose extremely busy, this is lambing time and up…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to John Macmillan

Thanks for forwarding letter; exceedingly busy; left at home to finish Cleg Kelly and other work while Mrs Crockett and children at St Andrews…