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Humorous letter about 11 shillings debt; protests amount too small between friends; discusses leaving Bank House with 35,000 books to shift and…

Clarifies has NOT stopped buying books but has no more room; must sell thousands of surplus when moving; will resume buying after move; wants house…

Brief note explaining Watt must handle financial arrangements per agreement

Thanks for the help. We go back on Friday. Mentions the Pulscaig (which I’m taking as Pulscaig Burn, a way up to Loch Enoch)

A personal letter from a later published work (uncertain) where Crockett talks about the friendship over 15 years.

first letter to Glenhead after first time in the hills with John. Geology and lots about the local area and Ruth’s wish to go to Loch Enoch.

Glad they liked the Lilac. Writes about Cockney Scribblers and Herald Article. Can John bring a bit of Clashdan Rock.

Flitting from Manse but not yet from Kirk. Been staying with lang. Barrie wants to visit Glenhead. Wants to come and see Covenanting locations.

First letter to Whittier, written from Edinburgh as a student, telling of his life there. (not sent till Feb 1883 as he was ill)

Second letter to Whittier. Written as he is about to publish ‘Dulce Cor’ giving an update on his life in the past couple of years.

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