BIB_ID
310272
Accession number
MA 426.55
Creator
Scott, Walter, 1771-1832.
Display Date
[1809] Sept. 14.
Description
1 item (3 p., with address) ; 24.7 cm
Notes
Address panel with postmarks and evidence of a seal and addressed to Ellis in London.
Labeled "No. 60" on p. 1, possibly in J. G. Lockhart's hand. In another hand, "60" has been canceled and "50" supplied in its place with a note concerning dating.
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.
Year of writing from postmark and from note on p. 1.
Labeled "No. 60" on p. 1, possibly in J. G. Lockhart's hand. In another hand, "60" has been canceled and "50" supplied in its place with a note concerning dating.
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.
Year of writing from postmark and from note on p. 1.
Summary
Hoping that Ellis's "kind endeavours in favour of Southey may succeed;" referencing the possibility of Southey being appointed historiographer; discussing the War of the Fifth Coalition; noting that he did not review her work (her Tales of Fashionable Life, published 1809), saying "it falls below my opinion of that lady's merits." Discussing specific articles [intended for the Quarterly Review]; mentioning a trip to the Highlands and mutual acquaintances.
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