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Letter from S.R. Crockett to Patrick GeddesIntroduces good friend R.H. Sherard (critic, biographer of Daudet, Zola et al) coming to Edinburgh to study Antiquities and Manners and Customs; too…
Letter from S.R. Crockett to PennellExplains absence - not a beast but looked like one; had nasty semi-cancerous growth on jaw which doctors excised six weeks ago; just out of hospital;…
Letter from S.R. Crockett to PennellIf Pennell could fix with Messrs Macmillan would be glad to write book Grey Galloway or The Grey Galloway Land for them if they would arrange for…
Letter from S.R. Crockett to PennellSpoke to Messrs Hodder and Stoughton's representative about book and mentioned Pennell's terms to which they made no objection; will be in London…
Letter from S.R. Crockett to PowyssRequests subscription for Lord Lilford's Birds second edition; describes himself as "birdy man" interested in fieldwork and observation. rds’ .Signs…
Letter from S.R. Crockett to Professor MassonVery like special thumbscrew on heart to set him at album contribution; Lord knows how'll ever manage it; bit book of 120,000 words to deliver 15th…
Letter from S.R. Crockett to Professor WrightAgrees to help save dictionary project from curtailment; offers extra two guineas yearly as acknowledgement of Wright's labour; admits forgetfulness;…
Letter from S.R. Crockett to Reverend William ThomsonThanks for brightly written fraternal letter; plaid and books arrived safely via bank; relished amusing account of other people's sheep effect on…
Letter from S.R. Crockett to Robert Louis StevensonExpresses deep admiration for Underwoods; sends own book Dulce Cor under pseudonym Ford Bereton; discusses Galloway heritage including Crockettford…
Letter from S.R. Crockett to Robert Louis StevensonReply to RLS wholly in Scots. Explains the reason for NB (a jealous lover’s wedding gift) so keen to display his Scots credentials. Detail about how…