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Mrs S. R. Crockett: Death of Novelist's Widow

Obituary notice reporting the death of Mrs Ruth Mary Crockett, widow of S. R. Crockett, at her residence Bengairn, Peebles. States she was a daughter…

The Books I can Reach Without Rising

Article on his own library, books | Subject: Article by SRC

Letter from S.R. Crockett to old friend (bookseller)

Written on 51st birthday; thanks friend for care about Everyman series; explains away in London placing work and arranging for sons (one Navy, other…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Brown

Invites Brown to visit new house; discusses library of 35,000 books; requests 1st edition of Satan's Invisible World by Professor; thanks for…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to William Brown

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…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to William Brown

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

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Dickson

Thanks for notes about Peter; grateful for Life and Curious Adventures of Peter Williamson and loan of Blackwood 1848; will send Anderson to library;…