BIB_ID
308365
Accession number
MA 426.34
Creator
Scott, Walter, 1771-1832.
Display Date
1805 Feb. 6.
Description
1 item (4 p., with address) ; 24.7 cm
Notes
Address panel with evidence of a seal and postmarks and addressed to George Ellis.
Labeled "No. 30" and "Feb. 6, 1805" on p. 1, possibly in J. G. Lockhart's hand.
Lockhart and Grierson (v. 1) date the letter to [January 1805], but Scott has clearly written "6 Feby 1805" following his signature. Grierson corrects his dating in v. 12.
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.
Labeled "No. 30" and "Feb. 6, 1805" on p. 1, possibly in J. G. Lockhart's hand.
Lockhart and Grierson (v. 1) date the letter to [January 1805], but Scott has clearly written "6 Feby 1805" following his signature. Grierson corrects his dating in v. 12.
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
Thanking him for forwarding Frere's "flattering approbation" regarding Sir Tristrem, saying he would "rather have his suffrage than that of a whole synod of your vulgar antiquaries." Discussing the difficulty of proving historical facts related to medieval romances, and criticizing the Welsh antiquaries who attempt to do so. Asking whether the lay (of the last minstrel) has arrived; referencing Ellis's future contributions to the Edinburgh Review and discussing the magazine; saying he has very little domestic news to send, but noting that they will remove to Reged in about a month and looking forward to Ellis's visit to Scotland.
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