BIB_ID
307941
Accession number
MA 426.9
Creator
Scott, Walter, 1771-1832.
Display Date
1801 Dec. 7.
Description
1 item (8 p.) ; 24.3 cm
Notes
Labeled "No. 7" and "7th Decr. 1801" on p. 1, possibly in J. G. Lockhart's hand.
Part of a collection of letters from Sir Walter Scott to various recipients. Items in this collection have been described individually in separate catalog records; see collection-level record for more information.
Recipient inferred from contents of the letter and identified in Grierson.
Part of a collection of letters from Sir Walter Scott to various recipients. Items in this collection have been described individually in separate catalog records; see collection-level record for more information.
Recipient inferred from contents of the letter and identified in Grierson.
Summary
Apologizing for his delay in responding. Noting that his "literary amusements have of late been much retarded and interrupted," partly due to professional avocations and partly due to moving into a new house, and describing the clamor of the builders and the cries of his baby son. Mentioning that Leyden is copying part of "Arthour" and discussing the arrangement of "Sir Tristrem." Discussing at length his reasons for disagreeing with Douce's arguments relating to the French and English poems. Saying he is glad that he and Mrs. Ellis "have derived any amusement from the House of Aspen" sketch, and discussing it and other dramatic sketches, as well as additional medieval romances, manuscripts, and publication matters. Mentioning mutual acquaintances.
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