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Letter from S.R. Crockett to Mr Glaisher

Thanks for admirable selection of books - nothing could be better; Our Home in Arveyron and Roof of France are just what wanted; many thanks; sees…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Major Pond

Curious about letter; was in Spain at time and agent or his clerk must have opened letter by mistake and returned it - idiots are common over here,…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Drainie-man

Sends statutory guinea with great pleasure; been building extensions and paying for them at Penicuik this year - new library and dining room with…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Drainie man

Delighted with him not liking whimper analysis and will find it affected imagination more than anything for long time and it was true; has spent many…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Mrs Macmillan

Delighted to get letter of 11th inst; exceedingly sorry not to be able to get up during sojourn in Galloway but could not think of landing whole pack…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Mrs Nichol

In 40th year of age (this morning is 39) and in full nobility of character and moral sentiment repudiates Burnett's false accusations that 'behaved…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Dr Lawson

Obliged for delightful reminiscences of Dr Wallace; charmingly and genially done and have pleased much; will not be surprised that read them through…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Unwin

Many thanks for Zurbriggen; finds him great; such terse narrative can hardly be imitated by any literary art - must be done simply and naturally or…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Pennell

Spoke 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 Mr Greig

Gives permission for lecture on "Kit Kennedy"; invites Greig to lecture in Penicuik; mentions lecture committee secretary J.W. Thomson (Chemist) who…