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Letters of friends and other contemporaries of Sir Walter Scott, collected by Wilfred Partington for a grangerized copy of his ‘Private Letter-books of Sir Walter Scott’., 1799-1857.

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Identifier: MS.2255

Scope and Contents

The letters include correspondence and memoranda relating to the charges brought by Lady Douglas against the Princess of Wales in 1805. Many of the letters are addressed to the painter David Roberts. In addition, there are a few letters of the painter John Macwhirter.

Dates

  • Creation: 1799-1857.

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

107 Leaves ; Quarto and under.

Language of Materials

From the Series: Undetermined

Arrangement

107 folios.

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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