BIB_ID
307983
Accession number
MA 426.18
Creator
Scott, Walter, 1771-1832.
Display Date
[1802 Dec. or 1803 Jan.].
Description
1 item (4 p.) ; 22.4 cm
Notes
Labeled "No. 15" and "Decr 1802 or Jany 1803" 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
Writing on behalf of Leyden, "should an opportunity occur of doing him any service in furthering his Indian plans" and discussing his future. Mentioning his work and busy schedule and hoping to visit London in the spring. Describing "the oldest Book known to have been printed in Scotland," which contains some romances (including Eglamore and Robin Hood) and offering Ellis a copy; discussing the publication of the Border Ballads; and mentioning a mutual acquaintance's cowardly Booksellers.
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