'Transcripts of letters addressed to various persons by Sir Walter Scott'., 1803-1830.
Scope and Contents
In MS.854, there is an explanatory narrative by Robert Cadell (folios 212-261 verso) connecting the letters to Archibald Constable, himself, and James Ballantyne. The portion commencing at folio 254, endorsed 'Sketch of the Friendly Criticism of Sir W. Scott & Jas. Ballantyne, October 1836' (folio 261 verso) is incomplete, the first ten sheets being bound in MS.921, folios 149-158.
Dates
- Creation: 1803-1830.
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Extent
2 Volumes ; Folio.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
The transcripts of the letters are grouped by addressees, but not in alphabetical order; within the group order of date is generally, but not always, observed. Received bound.
Separated Materials
For the originals of most of these letters to Robert Cadell, see MSS.742-745.
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Repository Details
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