BIB_ID
307950
Accession number
MA 426.14
Creator
Scott, Walter, 1771-1832.
Display Date
1802 Apr. 2.
Description
1 item (2 p., with address) ; 24.9 cm
Notes
Address panel with seal and postmarks and addressed to "R. Cleator Esquire / Cropton Lodge / Near Pickering / Yorkshire." Docketed.
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.
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.
Summary
Discussing the copy of the ballad "Jock of Milk" in the late Mr. Riddell of Glenriddle's manuscript, saying that his doubts about its authenticity made him hesitate to publish it. Saying he would be very gratified to receive copies that Cleator has, and thanking him for the offer.
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