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Poem from S.R. Crockett to Thin

Humorous verse inviting Thin to Newtonmore; describes location, weather, fishing, cycling routes including Ben Macdui, Dalwhinnie Inn, Laggan, Clunie…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to bookseller

Requests South Italian books: Unter-Italien by Gsell-fels, Grande Grece by Lenormant, Lear's Journal of Landscape Painter, Keppel Craven book on…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Universal Provider (Thin)

Requests photography manuals due to photographic rash in neighbourhood (crisis serious): Black, Protherd, Leaper, Vogel (2 copies), Welford, Hodge;…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Bram

Starting for Italy; very poor due to Jubilee year; sends ten fivers (£50); requests Memoirs of Barnsdale (Highland Chief about 1759); threatens no…

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

Spent summer at St Andrews; now going abroad for new book research; nothing to offer Unwin for next year or two; will keep in mind; regarding Simpkins…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to correspondent

Will send notes; glad worthy, just, sober literary paper started; The Red Axe founded on annals of hereditary executioners of Baltic provinces;…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Gordon Browne

Many thanks for deliciously charming humoursome illustrations; happy having Browne help Sir Toady live; will send pictures of real Toady and Hugh John…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Douglas Sladen

Been out of town and travelling; hasn't seen Lochinvar reviews; would like to see them if Sladen could send; wants to send Sir Toady Lion copy - going…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Major Pond

Heartily reciprocates Christmas greetings; at home in little house in woods with rainy weather; asks remembrance to friend Hope whose kindness bears…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to McClure

Extensive outline of The Black Douglas story planned for ten years; describes fall of Douglas House, William Douglas aged 21 holding Scotland south of…