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Letter from S.R. Crockett to George Frederick Watts

Thanks for 4 March note received late due to Spanish travels; endorses Hammond typewriter used 19 years for entire works series; praises portability…

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 Mr Weekly

Requests spare copy of T.J. & J. Smith Quarto Diary (28A) bound in red basil; only notebooks that don't wear out; willing to buy half dozen copies of…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Henry Nevinson

Unsolicited letter praising Nevinson's The Plea of Pan; deeply touched by work; identifies as fellow journeyman and wanderer; claims larger Indian…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Waterman

Orders one dozen Waterman Ideal pens for gifts before months abroad; specifies coarse turn-up points No. 6; requests both plain and gold-mounted; will…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Edmiston

Thanks for letter about Angus MacPherson book with similar title; checked English Catalogue and Stationers' Hall; believes similarity won't matter as…

Telegram from S.R. Crockett to A.P. Watt

Telegram accepting Dodd Mead offer but suggesting guarantee of twenty thousand on the two books; notes quantities seem small

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Mr Macwilliam

Long letter explaining publishing arrangements; discusses travels in Spain and North Africa; praises Macmillan's production of Firebrand and…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Douglas Sladen

Warm letter to Douglas Sladen; mentions nearly crossing paths in Palermo; describes habitat with smugglers and bandits; wearing striped plaid and…

Telegram from S.R. Crockett to A.P. Watt

Telegram accepting Graphic offer for Maid Margaret at £500; confirms letters received; says writing further