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'Transcripts of letters addressed to various persons by Sir Walter Scott': volume II., 1802-1831.

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Identifier: MS.854

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

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: 1802-1831.

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Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

338 Leaves

Language of Materials

From the Series: Undetermined

Arrangement

The volume states 'Volume II, 1807-1830', the contents are really from 1802-1831.

Repository Details

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

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