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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 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…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to correspondent

Far from copies of Lad's Love; will forward letter to publishers asking them to send copy

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Mr Hardie

Summoned to London on urgent business; didn't get letter to wife until too late to wire; extremely sorry; would have liked public greeting as gives…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to South African fan

Apologises for seeming rude; thought South Africans had sense of humour; receives 20-30 autograph requests daily; made jest thinking fan wouldn't mind…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Wellwood

Thanks for charming letter and generous gift; already owned Wellwood's book but lost it in transmigrations; re-read with surprise and pleasure - much…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Wellwood

Follows dictated letter with handwritten note; delighted Wellwood understands Twenty-Four Verses exactly as intended; very few see them so; RLS first…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Major Pond

Greeting to Pond and wife; back in Penicuik for weeks; going strong and very fit; jokes about taking on anyone except Conan Doyle and Fitzsimmons;…

Postcard from S.R. Crockett to Stanford's Book Shop

Requests multiple Murray's Handbooks by post or passenger train: Environs of London, Eastern Counties, Kent, Sussex, Surrey & Hants, Berks Bucks &…