Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 -- Correspondence
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 117 Collections and/or Records:
Abbotsford Library papers, 1950s-1980s
Series
Identifier: Coll-1022/JC/AL
Scope and Contents
This series includes material relating to James Clarkson Corson's work as Honorary Librarian of Abbotsford House from 1953 to 1988. It includes:
Correspondence addressed to Corson in his capacity as Honorary Librarian of Abbotsford, primarily from the Maxwell-Scott family
Transcripts of MSS held at Abbotsford;
Transcripts of Abbotsford-related Walter Scott...
Dates:
1950s-1980s
Autograph formal letter from Walter Scott to an unidentified correspondent, c 1814
Item — Box CLX-A-393
Identifier: Coll-1147/23-0081
Scope and Contents
This is an autograph formal letter in the third eprson from Walter Scott to an illegible correspondent, possibly Mr Hurst. Abbotsford, undated, Sunday evening, ca 1814.The letter is sending "a small volume of rare tracts which must be taken great care of, the first to be copied is of "the present Miserable State of Ireland". The introduction is on paper aparte as laid in at the place. Mr Scott's servant returns to Abbotsford on Wednesday &...
Dates:
c 1814
Autograph letter from Walter Scott to an unnamed correspondent, 1823
Item — Box CLX-A-393
Identifier: Coll-1147/17-0177
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter from Walter Scott to an unnamed correspondent, with the signature removed. Also includes a small black-and-white photocopy of a portrait of Walter Scott.
Dates:
1823
Autograph letter signed by Walter Scott about rights to novel in dispute with Constable's trustees, 27 December 1827
Item — Box CLX-A-393
Identifier: Coll-1147/17-0235
Scope and Contents
Autograph Letter signed by Walter Scott to John Gibson, dated 27 December 1827. Gibson was Scott's lawyer who handled all of the writer's dealing with his trustees after the financial crash of 1825/26. Transcript: " My Dear Sir, I conclude you have a copy of the enclosed but send you the original as it seems to settle our claim to one class of the novels if the Bonds are not paid See page 4. All the good wishes of the season to you and yours I am always yours Walter Scott" Also includes an...
Dates:
27 December 1827
Autograph letter signed by Walter Scott to his friend James Ballantyne, 1823
Item — Box CLX-A-393
Identifier: Coll-1147/17-0178
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter signed in full to Walter Scott's friend James Ballantyne, on the subject of world affairs. Also includes an engraving entitled 'The Author of Waverley', depicting Walter Scott and his dog.
Dates:
1823
Autograph letter signed by Walter Scott to R. Rushworth, 24 February 1826
Item — Box CLX-A-393
Identifier: Coll-1147/17-0171
Scope and Contents
One autograph letter signed by Walter Scott to R. Rushworth, with the original wax seal. Transcription: " I am honoured with the proposal to inscribe to ... uour picturesque scenery of Scotland to which I can have only one objection that I have not the privilege of being likely to benefit the book as it is the natural acknowledgement of such a favour. I live strictly retired and am obliged to see few people and thus am entirely out of the circle where literary undertakings are spoken of... ....
Dates:
24 February 1826
Autograph letter, signed, from Sir Walter Scott, nd
Item — Box CLX-A-71
Identifier: Coll-1147/91-80
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter, signed, from Sir Walter Scott
Dates:
nd
Autograph letter, signed, from Sir Walter Scott, 6 December, nd
Item — Box CLX-A-71
Identifier: Coll-1147/91-90
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter, signed, from Sir Walter Scott
Dates:
6 December, nd
Autograph letter, signed, from Sir Walter Scott, 1807
Item — Box CLX-A-76
Identifier: Coll-1147/92-28
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter, signed, from Sir Walter Scott
Dates:
1807
Autograph letter, signed, from Sir Walter Scott, 1820
Item — Box CLX-A-95
Identifier: Coll-1147/93-61
Scope and Contents
Autograph letter, signed, from Sir Walter Scott
Dates:
1820