BIB_ID
309710
Accession number
MA 426.46
Creator
Scott, Walter, 1771-1832.
Display Date
1808 Nov. 2.
Description
1 item (5 p., with address) ; 24.6 cm
Notes
Address panel with evidence of a seal, and addressed to George Ellis in care of Charles Ellis.
Labeled "No. 42" on p. 1 and p. 5 and "Nov 2 1808" 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.
Labeled "No. 42" on p. 1 and p. 5 and "Nov 2 1808" 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.
Summary
Criticizing the political stance of the Edinburgh Review, while noting that it "gives the only valuable literary criticism which can be met with;" suggesting that a similar review be founded in London and discussing points regarding contributors and attracting subscribers.
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