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Abercorn, Anne Jane Gore Hamilton, Marchioness of, d. 1827.

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James Marshall Osborn collection of Lady Sydney Morgan 1805-1833

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James Marshall Osborn collection of Lady Sydney Morgan, 1805-1833

Title: James Marshall Osborn collection of Lady Sydney Morgan 1805-1833

Comprised chiefly of letters to Morgan from various people, including Anne Jane Gore Hamilton, Joseph Atkinson, Charles Babbage, John Bowring, Richard Burgess, Henry Fothergill Chorley, Richard Ford, Catherine Grace Frances Moody Gore, Richard James Lane, Thomas Charles Morgan, Roderick Impey Murchison, Richard Phillips, Cyrus Redding, Marmion W. Savage, Horace Smith, Joseph Cooper Walker, and Thomas Wallace. There are also a few letters from Morgan to various people; letters to Thomas Charles Morgan from various people, including many from Cyrus Redding, Horace Smith, and Thomas Wallace; several third party letters; and one manuscript version of Lady Sydney Morgan's "The Tabinet Nightcap." There are three boxes of unsorted letters.

ArchivalResource: 2.40 linear ft. (6 boxes)

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[Commonplace book], 1793-1800.

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Abercorn, Anne Jane (Gore) Hamilton, Marchioness of, d. 1827. [Commonplace book], 1793-1800.

Title: [Commonplace book], 1793-1800.

Collection of original verse and verses contributed by her friends.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (135 p.) ; 25 x 20 cm.

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : "Melville Castle" [near Dalkeith], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1818] Sept. 10

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : "Melville Castle" [near Dalkeith], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1818] Sept. 10

Title: Autograph letter signed : "Melville Castle" [near Dalkeith], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1818] Sept. 10

Saying that he received her letter during his return to Abbotsford from a three-week journey, noting that he spent a week with the Duke of Buccleuch, a few days with Morritt, and had breakfast one day with the Bishop of Durham; mentioning that he has had several visitors since his return and has just come up to visit Lord and Lady Melville for a few days; rejoicing to hear she is in good health and assuring her that "time the slow but sure comforter must be the physician for other sorrows;" discussing his sons.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (3 p.) ; 25.1 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], 1819 Nov. 25.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], 1819 Nov. 25.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], 1819 Nov. 25.

Responding to her assertion that he allowed their correspondence to lapse that he wrote the last letter between them, and saying that although he should have written even without a reply he was prevented from doing so by poor health; discussing his illness of the previous summer and reporting that he is "now in better health than I have enjoyed in years;" reporting that he has not yet received the rank that the Prince Regent wished to confer on him; discussing his eldest son's military career; mentioning that his brother left a considerable fortune to his children; responding to her inquiries about some novels that the fourth in the series of Tales of My Landlord is spurious and that Ivanhoe by the author of Waverly will immediately appear; mentioning the deaths of the Duke of Buccleuch and Lord Somerville.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (3 p.) ; 25.1 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1824] Aug. 1.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1824] Aug. 1.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1824] Aug. 1.

Sending his condolences on the death of [Lady Jane Gordon]; remarking that the use of ice has proven successful in "arresting the progress of blood to the heart" and mentioning that his ice stores have recently saved two friends; regretting to hear she is leaving England; discussing Byron's final verses; mentioning some intended visitors; mentioning the unexpected arrival of his son Walter and describing his wild appearance; referencing the recent deaths of the King and Queen of Hawaii; reporting that the King has ordered Wilkie to paint Scott into a "large picture he is painting for his Majesty of his reception at Holyrood."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p.) ; 25.2 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Mertoun [near St. Boswells], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1807] Dec. 25.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials : Mertoun [near St. Boswells], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1807] Dec. 25.

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : Mertoun [near St. Boswells], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1807] Dec. 25.

Regretfully reporting the decline of Mr. Mackenzie's health, and discussing a possible solicitation to Lord Melville concerning the expected vacancy; discussing his employments and income in relation to the possible appointment to Mackenzie's post, hoping that he would not be required to give up his sherrifdom to accept it; mentioning that his annual income is about £1500 per year and noting that "the public has been very favourable but this is a precarious resource," but discussing his desires to save something for his family. Asking for her response to Marmion and wondering if the Marquis has read it.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p.) ; 25.1 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1812 Jan. 1.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1812 Jan. 1.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1812 Jan. 1.

Discussing money matters, mentioning that he has just received notice that his income is to rise from £1500 to £2800; thanking her for a cottage plan, discussing aspects of it which would not work in Scotland due to the severe weather but planning to borrow several elements from her suggestions and promising to send a plan soon; discussing his business in the House of Lords and, at length, an old affair involving his brother.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (7 p., with address) ; 25.3 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1810 Dec. 22.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1810 Dec. 22.

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1810 Dec. 22.

Asking for political news and reporting that he is owed nearly £1000; discussing Scottish political appointments; reporting that The Lady of the Lake is being dramatized in Edinburgh, Dublin and London; mentioning that he has instructed Mrs. Henry Siddons on how to "busk her highland plaid" for the role; hoping that the Marchioness received her copy of the poem.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (5 p., with address) ; 19.6 and 25.2 cm

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Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1813] Nov. 6.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1813] Nov. 6.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1813] Nov. 6.

Regretting that he must soon travel to Edinburgh for the opening of the law courts; discussing the heath of Mrs. Morritt; regretting that nothing can be done for "poor Mathurine," but asking her to mention his name to any Irish friends who are about to send their sons to Trinity as he is presently receiving pupils and boarders in his home; referencing Lord Aberdeen's travels as special envoy to Austria; regretting to hear that [the Princess of Wales] has "thorn away her cards most deplorably in suffering herself to be made a catspaw of to serve the purposes of the very people who at one time would willingly have had her head off."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (6 p., with address) ; 22.8 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1810 Jan. 21.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1810 Jan. 21.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1810 Jan. 21.

Thanking her for sending Miss Owenson's verses, asking her to give Miss Owenson (later Lady Morgan) his respectful compliments and discussing "the few essays I have made in the craft of reviewing;" noting that Lord Melville has left Scotland; referencing Canning's political career; regretting that he cannot write her any verses on the subject of friendship at present, citing his busy schedule as a Clerk of Session; promising to send two Miscellanies and some verses [from The Lady of the Lake], hoping for Lord Abercorn's input; referencing his happy marriage, which "proceeded from the most sincere affection on both sides which has rather increased than diminished during twelve years' marriage."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p., with address) ; 19.7 and 25.4 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : London, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, "Saturday" [1820 Apr. 1].

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : London, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, "Saturday" [1820 Apr. 1].

Title: Autograph letter signed : London, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, "Saturday" [1820 Apr. 1].

Concerning her plans to come to London and looking forward to seeing her on whatever day she finds most convenient; mentioning other social engagements, but reporting that he has "heard nothing yet of his Majesty's commands" and noting that "I will be under a very particular engagement indeed if I cannot slip out of it to have the great pleasure of waiting on you."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p., with address) ; 25.3 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford by Melrose, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1812] May 3.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford by Melrose, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1812] May 3.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford by Melrose, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1812] May 3.

Alluding to the death of Lord Abercorn's daughter, the Countess of Aberdeen, and sending his condolences; referencing the deaths of the Duchess of Gordon and John Leyden; describing his attempts to plant and decorate his estate at Abbotsford; discussing arms stores in his sherrifdom and expressing apprehension at the large numbers of French prisoners in the vicinity.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p.) ; 25.3 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to Charles Arbuthnot, [1811] Mar. 4.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to Charles Arbuthnot, [1811] Mar. 4.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to Charles Arbuthnot, [1811] Mar. 4.

Concerning Mr. Home's refusal to apply for the superannuation pension; reporting that Lord Melville is trying to convince him to accept it; noting that if Scott were to give up his own post, Home would be obliged to do so as well.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (5 p., with address) ; 19.7 and 25.5 cm

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1820] Jan. 15.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1820] Jan. 15.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1820] Jan. 15.

Discussing the recent deaths of his mother, maternal uncle and maternal aunt, which all took place within a few days of each other; describing the mustering of men in response to "the bad disposition on the English border," reporting that he ordered his Piper to play their Gathering, and that 100 young men volunteered within the first twenty-four hours.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.) ; 25.3 cm

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1811] Mar. 10.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1811] Mar. 10.

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1811] Mar. 10.

Reporting that Mr. Home has finally decided to accept the superannuation pension; regretting that he wrote to Arbuthnot the previous day now that the matter has been resolved.

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1811] May 17.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1811] May 17.

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1811] May 17.

Discussing his play The House of Aspen and sending her a clean copy as she requested; asking about her travels and resolving to travel to Dumfries with Mrs. Scott to meet her as she passes through Scotland; describing a small property on the River Tweed that he intends to purchase.

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1807] May 15.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1807] May 15.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1807] May 15.

Sending her the Ballad of Queen Aragua (by Southey); describing his trip to Scotland, calling it "stormy" and referencing the "tempest" of the contested elections; mentioning that Lord Melville is "at work with Election business from morning till night" and discussing politics; noting that his children are beginning to speak a little French.

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Autograph letter signed : London, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, "Saturday" [1820 Apr. 15].

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : London, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, "Saturday" [1820 Apr. 15].

Title: Autograph letter signed : London, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, "Saturday" [1820 Apr. 15].

Confirming his appointment with the Bishop of London; remarking that he would have called on her the previous night but was detained at Woolwich and did not return to town until one in the morning; hoping to call on her on Tuesday.

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Ashestiel, Selkirk [near Melrose], to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1811] Apr. 30.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials : Ashestiel, Selkirk [near Melrose], to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1811] Apr. 30.

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : Ashestiel, Selkirk [near Melrose], to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1811] Apr. 30.

Reminding her that he promised not to write any poetry without telling her about it and reporting that he has determined to write the Vision of Don Roderick; describing the basis for the poem, mentioning that he is selling it for 100 guineas and intending to give the profits to a fund the suffering Portuguese; referencing Mr. Home's pension; discussing money matters and resolving to sell his library and his Edinburgh house and retire to the country so he may make "a provision for my young people without dependence on any one."

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Autograph letter signed : Ashestiel [near Melrose], to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], 1811 July 25.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Ashestiel [near Melrose], to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], 1811 July 25.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Ashestiel [near Melrose], to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], 1811 July 25.

Mentioning her rheumatism; saying he is busy in the country and not likely to make it to London; referencing his play (The House of Aspen). Discussing politics: noting that all the Scotch appointments are vacant; fearing that "the old king is now to be laid aside for ever;" discussing an affair concerning a bond for Lady Oxford's illegitimate child. Sending a plan of his cottage and describing its surroundings.

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1824] Mar. 4.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1824] Mar. 4.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1824] Mar. 4.

Responding to her complaints about his silence by noting that he wrote a very long letter addressed to her at Rome, which she never received; chiding her for not even writing short letters to let him know that she is well and changing addresses; refuting some gossip regarding an anonymous author (Scott himself) entering into a contract to produce a certain number of novels within a given time, and refuting that he is the author of the novels she mentioned. Responding to her inquiries about his children: reporting on Walter's advancing career in the military; mentioning that his younger son Charles has entered Brasenose for the October term; noting that Sophia's first child was delivered prematurely and that her second child died in infancy; remarking that his younger daughter "my black-eyed lassie is dancing away merrily and I believe generally though handsome but her hour if it ever comes is not come yet;" reporting that his brother Tom has died and mentioning wife and children. Sending a copy of Lockhart's book on Spanish literature. Responding that he cannot send her a copy of Lawrence's portrait of him because it is not yet completed due to the fact that they never settled on a costume; discussing his reluctance to be painted in a Highland dress; remarking that the painting may never be finished because he does not know when he will next be in London, noting that "all whom I knew and loved are dead or dispersed;" hoping she will visit Scotland when she returns to Britain.

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Autograph letter signed : Ashestiel [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1809] Sept. 14.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Ashestiel [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1809] Sept. 14.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Ashestiel [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1809] Sept. 14.

Regretting that his visit to the Highlands prevented him from receiving her "token of remembrance;" describing Sir William Scott's reaction on learning about the sudden death of his wife; reporting that his wife is assembling a collection of flower-roots to send to the Marchioness; referencing Lord Hamilton's recent illness; stating that he has begun "threading verses together with what success I am as yet uncertain," and regretting that he is not "very good or patient in slow and careful composition;" musing on the whereabouts of two letters he sent that she never received; reporting that he saw the Princess several times while he was in London and discussing the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Gordon, and other mutual acquaintances.

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1808] Feb. 8.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1808] Feb. 8.

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1808] Feb. 8.

Concerning his attempts to secure an appointment as a Clerk, noting that Lord Melville will write to her on the subject; promising to send a copy of Marmion; enclosing two letters from Lord Melville.

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1810 June 29.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1810 June 29.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1810 June 29.

Discussing his The Lady of the Lake, noting that the initial quarto edition of 2000 copies "has not lasted a fortnight" and that a smaller edition has been published; promising to send her a copy, as it contains some corrections; intending to visit the Hebrides when the Session of Courts is closed; mentioning Lord Hamilton's improved health; regretting that Lady Castlereigh (later Marchioness of Londonderry) will not send him copies of the letters written from Jonathan Swift to her ancestress Mrs. Howard, hoping that she will publish them so he may have access to their content; expecting Lord Melville to arrive in Edinburgh shortly; discussing his financial affairs and Sir Francis Burdett's "extravagancies."

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Autograph letter signed with initials : place not specified, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1808 Apr. 26].

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials : place not specified, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1808 Apr. 26].

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : place not specified, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1808 Apr. 26].

Discussing the terrible weather, remarking that it feels "like Christmas though the Almanack maintains to my very face that it is the 26th of April" and noting that there is no food for any of the animals; hoping that she received the copy of his Life of Dryden; regretting that he cannot locate a copy of the "Elgin Epistles," which were not printed in Scotland and noting that "it is a pity such edifying communications of love & devotion should be lost to the public;" saying that his travels southward depend on the Scotch Judicature Bill and whether he is appointed Clerk to the Commissioners; reporting that the Whigs are furious but "with very little reason;" saying he is "flattered with Lawrence's approbation of Marmion;" mentioning mutual acquaintances.

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Autograph letter signed : "Ashestiel by Selkirk" [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1806 Sept. 20.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : "Ashestiel by Selkirk" [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1806 Sept. 20.

Title: Autograph letter signed : "Ashestiel by Selkirk" [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1806 Sept. 20.

Thanking her for a box of quills; discussing the calamitous weather, noting that "one day the thunder was so tremendous as actually to affect my hearing for some time" but that the only tragic incident was the death of a pony; referencing the Irish travels of the Marquis and emphatically praising William Pitt; saying that Scotland has been "threatened with a visit of the Heir Apparent;" responding to her inquiries that he is still busy with Dryden's Works and asking for advice on how to approach the Duke of Dorset to ask for copies of original Dryden letters in his collection.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p., with address) ; 23.1 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1812 Jan. 23.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1812 Jan. 23.

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1812 Jan. 23.

Reporting that "the pension business (regarding Mr. Home) is at length completely and finally settled & my income bettered by at least £1000;" noting that his architecht's ill health has prevented his sending a cottage plan to her; mentioning that he and Mrs. Scott have no intentions to enlarge their expenses even with the additional income and intending to "have a considerable saving fund for the bairns;" discussing mutual acquaintances, describing the Duke of Buccleuch's funeral and mentioning particulars related to that family.

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Autograph letter signed : "Ashestiel by Selkirk" [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1806 Aug. 6.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : "Ashestiel by Selkirk" [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1806 Aug. 6.

Title: Autograph letter signed : "Ashestiel by Selkirk" [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1806 Aug. 6.

Regretting that the arrival and subsequent death of his youngest brother [Daniel] prevented him from perusing and acknowledging a package from the Marchioness; describing at length his farm at Ashestiel, wishing he had "the lamp of Aladdin or the tapestry of some other eastern Magician" to transport her there; saying that the Ashestiel is so remote that he was obliged to "sally forth and shoot a crow to produce a quill" in order to write this letter; reporting that he saw Lord and Lady Melville before he left town and that the "veteran statesman" was in high spirits; referencing the "Delicate Investigation" and scandal surrounding the Princess of Wales. With a postscript enclosing some verses he intends to include in one of the tales of his Highland Romance.

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1817] Mar 22.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1817] Mar 22.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1817] Mar 22.

Apologizing for his silence; praising Kemble's acting; discussing his brother Tom, referencing Tom's 1807 theft of the Duddingstone rents and hoping to secure him a better situation in Canada; reporting that his eldest son is "grown too tall to be your page."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p., with address) ; 25.3 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : London, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, "Tuesday" [1815 Apr.].

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : London, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, "Tuesday" [1815 Apr.].

Title: Autograph letter signed : London, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, "Tuesday" [1815 Apr.].

Regretting to find that she is not in London; describing his journey by sea with Mrs. Scott and Sophia; mentioning that he is in town negotiating a marriage settlement for a "fair Scotchwoman [Margaret Maclean Clephane] who is "about to be married into your high circle" (to Spencer Joshua Alwyne Compton, Marquis of Northampton (1790-1851))

ArchivalResource: 1 item (3 p.) ; 18.3 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], 1808 June 9.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], 1808 June 9.

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], 1808 June 9.

Discussing Marmion: referencing its deficiencies, fearing that he will "never be able to muster up the courage necessary to revise" it, and hoping the Marquess, "who has the best ear for English versification of any person whom in a pretty extensive acquaintance with literary characters I have ever had the fortune to meet with," will help revise it; calling "her Grace of Gordon ... the most ungracious of Graces;" saying that he is trying to obtain a copy of the Eglin Letters through "Jeffrey the Reviewer" and that he is pleased she likes his Life of Dryden.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p.) ; 25 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter : place not specified, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1816 June 16 or Nov.?].

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter : place not specified, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1816 June 16 or Nov.?].

Title: Autograph letter : place not specified, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1816 June 16 or Nov.?].

Responding to her complaints about his silence by gently chiding her for not responding to his two previous letters; discussing possible authors of an anonymous Antiquary; mentioning that Tom will soon return from Canada; noting that he has been working on two or three songs; copying out his Pibroch an Donuil Dhu.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p.) ; 22.5 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford, Melrose, to the Marchioness [of Abercorn], [1812] Sept. 2.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford, Melrose, to the Marchioness [of Abercorn], [1812] Sept. 2.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford, Melrose, to the Marchioness [of Abercorn], [1812] Sept. 2.

Saying that they traveled to Edinburgh to see [Charles] Kemble on the stage, and praising his performance; describing his farm and how the family is squeezed into the old farmhouse until the new cottage is built; discussing his attempts to learn about "shrubs and trees especially those that are not indigenous" in preparation for landscaping the estate; mentioning his work on Rokeby.

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Jedburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1824 Apr. 21.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Jedburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1824 Apr. 21.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Jedburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1824 Apr. 21.

Discussing her travels, wishing that she could have left Paris immediately since it does not seem to suit her health; comparing Parisian and Scottish weather, noting that "Scotland has much to interest and amuse strangers but for eight months in the year the climate is rough and so uncertain that it requires to be a native to endure it;" mentioning the difficulty they had in harvesting ice the previous winter, but describing how his store of ice recently saved a neighbor from death after a hunting accident; describing a recent hunting accident he had himself; responding to her inquiries about his sister-in-law (Mrs. Tom Scott): praising her and discussing the character and current illness of her youngest daughter (Eliza), fearing that it will be fatal; discussing Soult's collection of pictures, regretting the probable "nefarious" modes of acquisition during war, but saying he is glad to see works by such masters as Velasquez and Murillo "pass from the obscurity of Spanish chateaux and convents into countries where they can be seen admired and appreciated;" discussing Bonaparte's collection of paintings and criticizing his methods of acquisition and exhibition, but remarking "I have forgiven him however (since he is dead) for this and many other offenses;" discussing Bonaparte's career and exile on St. Helena; remarking on the controversy between the Duke of Hamilton and Lord Stanley over the Abercorn title; promising to send some of Lockhart's books but disparaging his latest work (Matthew Wald).

ArchivalResource: 1 item (6 p., with address) ; 24.7 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1816] Dec. 28.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1816] Dec. 28.

Title: Autograph letter : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1816] Dec. 28.

Saying he is glad to hear he likes the anonymous Tales [of My Landlord] that were sent to her, and musing on possible authors; discussing the historical context of the novel (The Tale of Old Mortality, the first in the series of Tales of My Landlord); mentioning that his grandmother "who lived to the uncommon age of 98 years" remembered from her young girlhood some of the later incidents described and noting "I mention these minute circumstances in order to make your Ladyship aware how nearly our oral and family traditions connect themselves with these disorderly times."

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1810 Oct. 15.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1810 Oct. 15.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1810 Oct. 15.

Sending a copy of The Lady of the Lake; discussing fiorin grass; responding that he must continue to edit works because if he deditcated his time exclusively to writing poetry the Public would soon tire of him; reporting that Leyden is doing well in India; referencing Lady Hamilton's impending confinement; resolving not to write anything serious for a year or two; suggesting she read the Edinburgh Annual Register.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (5 p., with address) ; 19.7 and 25 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1813] May 21.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1813] May 21.

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1813] May 21.

Concerning plans to meet Longtown and travel together with their families for two days; mentioning a parcel of books which had apparently gone astray; concerning the difficulties of embarking on historical work concerning Scotland before 1748 as suggested by Lord Abercorn, but saying he would like to do so if he could skip a chapter that might displease [Lady Douglas]. Describing at great length a case (relating to the late Duchess of Gordon's family) concerning an inheritance possibly due to the grandson of Scotch landed gentleman of the Carruthers of Dormont family; describing how the gentleman believed that he was not the father of his wife's daughter and so had her brought up in ignorance of her family; reporting that the grandson returned by happenstance to the neighborhood of his now-dead grandfather, learned the story of his mother from the innkeeper, brought suit against his grandfather's estate, and gave a celebratory dinner following an initial favorable ruling, but was found dead the next morning. Briefly discussing Scottish and English marriage-law, noting that as neither acknowledges marriages performed in the other state, it is possible to simultaneously have a legitimate wife in both England and Scotland without practicing bigamy.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (8 p., with address) ; 23 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1826 Sept. 26].

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1826 Sept. 26].

Title: Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1826 Sept. 26].

Referencing and lamenting the death of his wife Charlotte; discussing the "worldly embarrassments" that followed the bankruptcy of two booksellers, causing Scott to loose "a very large sum of money;" hoping that with a little hard work he will be able to place himself where he was again; hoping she received a novel, saying he doesn't "much like it except for the picture of Bevis," which is the likeness of his own dog Nimrod; praising the character and fortitude his daughter Anne following the death of her mother; mentioning that his youngest son will soon visit. Picking up the letter "some weeks" later, mentioning that his children have been at home; reporting that Lord and Lady Melville's son likes sick 150 miles south of Moscow; referencing the reform of the Scottish colleges; noting that Lockhart is now the manager of the Quarterly Review; saying "it seems probable that we may never meet again in this world" and asking her to "retain however some place for me in your regard."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p., with address) ; 22.5 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1823 [i.e., 1822] Sept. 13.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1823 [i.e., 1822] Sept. 13.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1823 [i.e., 1822] Sept. 13.

Remarking that she did not receive his letter addressed to her in Rome; regretting to hear that she is dissatisfied with her sister Lady Julia's marriage; commiserating with her on Lord Londonderry's recent suicide and relating an incident when Lord Londonderry described a hallucination to him, remarking that "the truth is now plain that the vision had been the creation of a temporary access of his constitutional infirmity;" discussing the King's recent visit to Scotland, describing in particular the well-behaved crowds and the mutual delight that the King and Scottish subjects took in each other; noting that "the bustle occupied us till the beginning of this month" and that he has since been resting at Abbotsford; mentioning that Walter is at Dresden "studying the great art of war" and that he intends to travel there the following spring to "fetch him home;" hoping that he may see Lady Abercorn then if she is still on the continent.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p., with address) ; 25.3 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed with initials : place not specified, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1808 Feb. 5.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials : place not specified, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1808 Feb. 5.

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : place not specified, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1808 Feb. 5.

Thanking her for her "active & zealous exertions" on his behalf (regarding an appointment to be a Clerk of Session), saying that Lord Melville is likely to "carry his good wishes in some degree into effect" soon; discussing his qualifications and attempts to secure the appointment.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p.) ; 25.1 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, "Sunday" [1806 June].

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, "Sunday" [1806 June].

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, "Sunday" [1806 June].

Enclosing "a trifling song" that was sung at a "meeting of five hundred select friends of Lord Melville" [around the time of his impeachment]; assuring her that he does not expect her to accept "these foolish things," but hopes that she will "receive them as graciously as the Duchess in Don Quixote accepts of the half dozen acorns from the wife of Sancho Panza."

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1811] Feb. 2.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1811] Feb. 2.

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1811] Feb. 2.

Congratulating her on the birth of her grandson; mentioning theatrical matters and his financial situation; regretting that it is unlikely that he will be called to London in the Spring; hoping to see her as she passes through Scotland to Ireland; thanking her for writing. With a postscript reporting that a colleague is "resigning £200 of the appointments in my favour so I am just so much the richer."

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1811 July 5.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1811 July 5.

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1811 July 5.

Saying he sent a copy of the initial private printing of his Vision of Don Roderick to her and promising to send a large-paper copy the following day, hoping it will be better for her weak eyes; discussing her ailment and offering advice, suggesting that she bathe the back of her neck with cold spring water and enclosing (not present) a receipt for Eye Lotion; referencing the recent death of Lord Melville and describing in detail his slow illness and sudden death; referencing the possibility that the recent death of his friend President Blair hastened his end; discussing Lord Melville's life and affairs; reporting that he has purchased a small farm on the banks of the Tweed.

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1807 Nov. 12.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1807 Nov. 12.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1807 Nov. 12.

Responding to her inquiries that he does not know what Lord Melville intends to do on his behalf; hoping that she has received Marmion and promising to send another copy if it never arrived; referencing the extension of her stay in Ireland; reporting that he has resumed working on Marmion "& the third canto is at length finished" and that Dryden's life is "more than half printed."

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Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1825 July 4.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1825 July 4.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1825 July 4.

Hoping she has received a package containing his latest work; reporting that he leaves Abbotsford on the 6th in order to attend the court on the last three days of session and to travel to Ireland with Lockhart and his daughter Anne, where they will meet Walter in Dublin; mentioning that Lady Scott and Sophia plan to go sea-bathing while he is in Ireland; noting that Charlie plans to tour the Highlands with some Oxonian friends and may visit the Continent the following year; mentioning the productivity of his farm and the price for a sheep; discussing Marechal MacDonald the Duc de Tarente, who is visiting Edinburgh.

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Autograph letter signed : Ashestiel [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1807] Sept. 19.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Ashestiel [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1807] Sept. 19.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Ashestiel [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1807] Sept. 19.

Thanking her for "the kind and liberal protection" she has given him; referencing his brother's theft of the Duddingstone rents and Scott's promise to pay them, noting that he is "not likely to be a sufferer beyond the extent of the small sum" that Scott lent to his brother; discussing Lord Melville's "good intentions towards me;" hoping that she has received his previous letter and Marmion, noting an edit he has made to the text.

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1809] Dec. 31.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1809] Dec. 31.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1809] Dec. 31.

Sending congratulations Lord Hamilton's marriage; mentioning his work as a Clerk of Session; saying that he has made "considerable progress in a new poem which I intend to call The Lady of the Lake;" describing the setting of the poem and mentioning that he is anxious to solicit Lord Abercorn's opinion; asking if she knows Lord Clarendon; discussing the Covent Garden riots and Canning's political career, fearing that he is "lost irrecoverably to government;" referencing a visit by the Duchess of Gordon and mentioning mutual acquaintances.

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1814 Nov. 22.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1814 Nov. 22.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1814 Nov. 22.

Apologizing for his silence, saying that it "would have been long since broken had it been either easy or useful to write up occurrences which have since happened & in which your Ladyship will not doubt my deep & sincere sympathy;" saying that his own life "has been drained away as usual in business literary labour & lounging about;" describing a trip he took that summer to the Orkneys, western Islands, and coast of Ireland, regretting only that they did not make it to St.Kilda; reporting that this trip was primarily for collecting materials to improve a poem he has long been working on called the Lord of the Isles; noting that he has finished his work on Swift and regretting that he was unable to send her a copy; mentioning the general improvement to Abbotsford.

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness [of Abercorn], [1811] Feb. 22.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness [of Abercorn], [1811] Feb. 22.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness [of Abercorn], [1811] Feb. 22.

Enclosing an extract of a letter from Robert Dundas to Lord Melville letter related to his clerkship and potential appointment; mentioning a rival applicant, Mr. David Home, noting "I cannot quite admit that his merits are of a nature very superior to mine considering the vacancy has occurred in the department when I have been labouring so long & fruitlessly."

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1808] Feb. 28.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1808] Feb. 28.

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1808] Feb. 28.

Regretting to hear that the copy of Marmion he sent her has not arrived, suspecting that the bookseller "confounded it with some others that were going by sea;" mentioning that the copy intended for the Princess arrived, and saying that he is sending another copy to Lord Castlereigh's office for her; asking for the Marquis' opinion of the last canto; hoping that his appointment (to a Clerkship) goes through; mentioning that he may being the project of editing Swift's works.

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1811] Mar. 3.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1811] Mar. 3.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1811] Mar. 3.

Regarding Mr. George Home's obstinacy in refusing the pension that Scott worked to secure for him, noting that Lord Melville has "taken him in hand" and hoping he will accept it.

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1808] Apr. 3.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1808] Apr. 3.

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1808] Apr. 3.

Sending a copy of his Life of Dryden; discussing a "pretty story" in the Morning Chronicle concerning the cancel of p. 10 of Marmion; reporting that the Princess of Wales sent him a silver cup and cover with a compliment upon Marmion; asking for her response to his Life of Dryden.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (3 p.) ; 20.2 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : [Edinburgh and Abbotsford, near Melrose], to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], undated [1820 May 1 and 6].

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : [Edinburgh and Abbotsford, near Melrose], to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], undated [1820 May 1 and 6].

Title: Autograph letter signed : [Edinburgh and Abbotsford, near Melrose], to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], undated [1820 May 1 and 6].

Reporting that he arrived in Edinburgh on Thursday and saw his daughter Sophia married to J. G. Lockhart the following day; remarking that his house "seems lonely to me since she left us, but that is a natural feeling which will soon wear off;" noting that "they make rather a pretty couple & as they marry for love & with very fair prospects in other respects their present lot seems to be enviable;" referencing the eventual flight of his other children; noting that he has had many visitors, including Prince Gustavus of Sweden. Continuing the letter on the 6th at Abbotsford, noting that Walter has left to visit Sophia and her husband at Lockhart's father's house and expecting them all to return the following week; saying that the bustle of the marriage prevented him from sending her a package of books as promised and from completing the letter until now.

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1811] May 25.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1811] May 25.

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1811] May 25.

Reporting that the sudden death of the Lord President (Robert Blair) of the Scottish Courts of Justice has thrown everything into "great confusion," and regretting that this will prevent him from seeing her in Dumfries as she passes through to Ireland; sending Mrs. Scott's manuscript copy of his Vision of Don Roderick along with a copy of The Castle of Otranto that includes a preface by Scott.

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1808] Feb. 16.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1808] Feb. 16.

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1808] Feb. 16.

Reporting that he has sent a copy of Marmion to her under a cover to Lord Castlereigh; saying he "shall be most anxious to know he is acceptible & next how the Marquis likes him."

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford, Melrose, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1818] Mar. 11.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford, Melrose, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1818] Mar. 11.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford, Melrose, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1818] Mar. 11.

Sending heartfelt condolences on the death of her husband; offering his services; hoping to hear from her "when tranquility and the state of your mind will permit."

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], 1813 Jan. 8.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], 1813 Jan. 8.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], 1813 Jan. 8.

Alluding to his work on Rokeby; responding to her inquiry that he likes Lord Byron's poem (Childe Harold) very much, noting "there is more original strength and force of thinking in it as well as command of language and versification than in almost any modern poem of the same length ... it is really a powerful poem;" further discussing Byron's work and personal life; mentioning a party to be given by the Duke of Buccleuch in honor of Rokeby, and mentioning Lord Hamilton, the Kembles and Lord Downshire; describing one of his landscaping endeavors involving a spring and a "Gothic screen composed of stones which were taken down when the modern church was removed from Melrose Abbey," noting that "you would really think it was 400 years old."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p.) ; 23 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1820] July 1.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1820] July 1.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1820] July 1.

Reporting that his portrait is advancing, thinking that it will "be a likeness and a tolerably good picture" and hoping to send it to her before he leaves Edinburgh; looking forward to his departure to Abbotsford on the 11th; alluding to scandal surrounding the Queen and King, remarking that the cheering crowds that seem to be supporting her may only be cheering her out of hatred for her estranged husband the King; referencing his son Walter's military career; encouraging her to travel abroad; saying that his "own motions are very uncertain and will depend much on the manner in which I must dispose of my second son."

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], 1815 Feb. 15.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], 1815 Feb. 15.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], 1815 Feb. 15.

Saying he is curious to see Moore's poem [Lalla Rookh], and praising his songs as "exquisitely beautiful;" noting that Moore "has not been very fortunate in being so much in fashionable life where a man who frequents [there?] without fortune or rank is very apt to lose his time without adding to his reputation," and saying he is glad that the poem "is likely to fix his independence;" mentioning that his Lord of the Isles is proving to be very popular and hoping she received her copy; noting that Salt the Abyssinian traveller is visiting and mentioning the Duke of Buccleuch and his daughter Lady Anne Scott.

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed with initials: Ashestiel [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1811] Sept. 18.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials: Ashestiel [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1811] Sept. 18.

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials: Ashestiel [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1811] Sept. 18.

Concerning Mr. Home's superannuation pension; discussing mutual acquaintances and a visit by the Kembles; mentioning some female authors, noting that "Miss Baillie is the only writing lady with whose manners in society I have been very much delighted;" reporting that Lucien Bonaparte's epic is to be printed in an edition of 10,000 copies and noting that he has declined to translate it; discussing the political situation in Scotland and mentioning that the Regent has request the Chief Baron accept the presidency.

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1811] Feb. 23.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1811] Feb. 23.

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1811] Feb. 23.

Sending her an engraving of his recently deceased dog Camp and mentioning that his friends have written many elegies to the dog; referencing Lord Melville and thanking her for taking an interest in his affairs regarding his appointment to a clerkship, noting that Mr. David Hume has been appointed but "by way of compensation to me for passing me over they now propose to give my colleague Mr. Geo. Home a pension under the Act for priding superannuated office-holders," and stating that he is "perfectly satisfied" with the arrangement; discussing other promotions and appointments; copying two stanzas from Abraham Cowley's The Complaint and comparing the verses to his own situation; reassuring her at length that he is satisfied even though he did not receive the clerkship; further discussing his affairs.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (8 p.) ; 19.6 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1810] Apr. 14.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1810] Apr. 14.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1810] Apr. 14.

Concerning Lord Abercorn's reading the first cantos of The Lady of the Lake, saying he is pleased that Abercorn approves and promising to send the remaining cantos as soon as they are printed; reporting that three of his children have been sick; assuring her that he does not think ill of Lord Melville and praising him and the decision to grant him a pension; discussing the possibility that Lady Castlereigh (later Marchioness of Londonderry) has a collection of letters from Jonathan Swift to her ancestress Mrs. Howard and wondering whether it would be possible to secure copies of the letters for his research.

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1810 Mar. 14.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1810 Mar. 14.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1810 Mar. 14.

Saying that he had waited to send her The Lady of the Lake until "such a reasonable portion of it was printed as might give you some idea of the whole;" promising that the first two cantos will be sent to her soon, and hoping to solicit her and Lord Abercorn's opinions; referencing his possible trip to Ireland; discussing politics, mentioning that "the Pitt party who had so many reasons for sticking together are yielding up to personal animosity and internal feuds that the force of the enemy never could have wrenched from them;" hoping the flowers arrived safely; expressing uncertainty about whether he will be called to London that year.

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1808] Mar. 13.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1808] Mar. 13.

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1808] Mar. 13.

Saying he is pleased to hear that she has received both copies of Marmion; reporting that "All the Whigs here are in arms" against it; discussing the reasons why has chosen to edit Swift's works instead of embarking on another "original production," noting "The naturalists tell us that if you destroy the web which the spider has just made the insect must spend many days in inactivity till he has assembled within his person the materials necessary to weave another. Now after writing a work of imagination one feels [in] nearly the same exhausted state with the spider;" mentioning mutual acquaintances.

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1813 Apr. 22.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1813 Apr. 22.

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1813 Apr. 22.

Concerning some modern verses that were sent to Scott as an original poem by Jonathan Swift; discussing Southey's historical essays, regretting that although there are many brilliant passages, "he has not the power of condensing the information which he conveys;" describing some books he is having sent to her; reporting that he is "far advanced" in his work on Swift; noting that when he is finished with Swift he intends to arranged for publication a "very complete collection of songs and poetry respecting the insurrections for I will not call them rebellions of 1715 and 1745" as a supplement to his Border Minstrelsy; hoping to see her in Dumfries. With a lengthy postscript praising Mathurine (Charles Robert Maturin).

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to Charles Arbuthnot, [1811] Feb. 23.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to Charles Arbuthnot, [1811] Feb. 23.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to Charles Arbuthnot, [1811] Feb. 23.

Thanking him for his letter and saying he is "inexpressibly obliged by the interest you have been pleased to take in my affairs at the request of my kind & never failing friend the Marchioness of Abercorn." Referencing his relationship with Lord Melville; discussing at length and in confidence his potential appointment to an office and the need to secure a pension for the superannuated and deaf Mr. George Home.

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1807 July 20.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1807 July 20.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1807 July 20.

Informing her that his brother has absconded with the rents of the Duddingstone estate in order to "make up the money belonging to another client;" assuring her at length that Scott will be able to reimburse the Marquis for his brother's theft; referencing his application to Lord Melville to be appointed Clerke of Session, and asking her to further his cause so that he may one day save something for his children; further discussing his need for the appointment and describing his shock at learning of his brother's actions, noting "My own mortification has been so great that I was very feverish for three days & if I had leisure would have been most heartily sick with vexation anxiety & grief."

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Ashestiel [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1808] Oct. 27.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Ashestiel [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1808] Oct. 27.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Ashestiel [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1808] Oct. 27.

Sending his condolences on having read about "the heavy loss which the Marquis has sustained in poor Lord Claud" and inquiring after him; with a postscript reporting the arrival of her letter, sending further condolences, and discussing his desire to dedicate a work to Lord Abercorn.

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Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1813] July 21.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1813] July 21.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1813] July 21.

Concerning his plans to visit the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch before meeting her and the Marquis at Longtown; referencing his thoughts on the marriage laws of Scotland and England, and arguing that it is "high time something were done to put the law of both countries on a single footing on so important a subject."

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Autograph letter signed : Ashestiel [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1807] Sept. 10.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Ashestiel [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1807] Sept. 10.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Ashestiel [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1807] Sept. 10.

Promising that the first two cantos of Marmion will be sent to her shortly; referencing his brother's theft of the Duddingstone rents, assuring her that Lord Abercorn will sustain no loss and that his own loss will be trifling. Mentioning that the Duke and Duchess of Bedford visited the country recently and that Scott renewed his acquaintance with them; describing a recent trip from Edinburgh and the terrible weather they encountered; inquiring about her trip to Ireland.

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1815 Jan. 10.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1815 Jan. 10.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1815 Jan. 10.

Hoping she has received a copy of his Lord of the Isles, which was sent to her by the printer; mentioning that two of his children contracted smallpox despite receiving both vaccinations and inoculations against the disease; promising to tell her what he knows about the author of [Waverly] when he sees her next in London; regretting that he was unable to travel to the continent the previous spring; assuring her that his trip to Ireland was only twenty-four hours long and that he was therefore unable to visit her at Barons Court; saying that he thinks the Lord of the Isles is to be is "last poetical adventure at least upon a large scale."

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Autograph letter signed : Ashestiel [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1809] Aug. 8.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Ashestiel [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1809] Aug. 8.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Ashestiel [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1809] Aug. 8.

Asking why she has not responded to his two previous letters; describing his three-month visit in London, noting that he saw Lady Maria, the Princess of Wales, Lady Charlotte Lindsay many times and that they stayed some days with Sir Samuel and Lady Hood; reporting that they visited Knowles on their return; inquiring after Lord Hamilton's health; with a postscript reporting that Lord Melville is unwell "with his former bilious complaint," and fearing that he is "imprudent at table."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p.) ; 19.7 cm

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1809] Mar. 13.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1809] Mar. 13.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1809] Mar. 13.

Hoping to see her soon and promising to bring Mrs. Scott's transcript for her; thanking her for arranging to introduce him to Lord Malmesbury and looking forward to inspecting the Dorset papers; mentioning the Scottish Judicature Bill, noting "we have been tearing each other's throats out like our own highland terriers" over it.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p., with address) ; 20 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1811] Jan. 11.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1811] Jan. 11.

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1811] Jan. 11.

Assuring her that she was the first person (except for the printer Mr. Ballantyne) to see the initial canto of The Lady of the Lake; promising that he is not working on a new poem and reassuring her that he will tell her as soon as he begins a new project; discussing politics, saying he was delighted with Perceval's speech and inquiring after the King's health; mentioning mutual acquaintances; remarking that he has serious thoughts of going to Portugal; praising Mr. Knight's idea for a poem.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (5 p., with address) ; 19.6 and 25.2 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1806 June 9.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1806 June 9.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1806 June 9.

Describing the "great number of trifles" he had to attend to on his return home, "which the head of the family among us little people generally finds it best to look after himself," and mentioning that "there were sheep to be bought and bullocks to be sold -- there was a sick horse and a lame greyhound to be cured -- there were Salmon to be caught and poachers to be punished." Reporting that he has taken possession of his new office; discussing the "ornamenting the interior of the cottage" and saying that he is flattered that she asked for his assistance; responding to her inquiries about his literary engagements, reporting that "Dryden's Works is advancing I hope prosperously" and that some ballads will be published; regretting that he does not know Gaelic.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (3 p., with address) ; 25 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], 1808 Nov. 31 [i.e., 30?].

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], 1808 Nov. 31 [i.e., 30?].

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], 1808 Nov. 31 [i.e., 30?].

Reporting that he has received his appointment; discussing Edinburgh society, mutual acquaintances, and visitors; discussing his new office and describing their principle goal to introduce trial by Jury in civil cases.

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1813] Sept. 3.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1813] Sept. 3.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1813] Sept. 3.

Reporting that he was surprised by the offer of the poet laureateship and discussing his reasons for refusing the post, citing primarily his fear of overburdening himself "with the regular discharge of a constant and recurring poetical commemoration;" asking her to circulate his sentiments lest his motives for refusing the post be misconstrued by society.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p.) ; 25.2 cm

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Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1820 Oct. 26.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1820 Oct. 26.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1820 Oct. 26.

Responding to her letter from Lauzanne, hoping that she "will find that benefit from change of scene faces & language which on your return enable you to feel yourself more at ease in your native country" and alluding to her grief ; remarking that his family is "much diminished" by Sophia's marriage, Walter's residence in Ireland for his military career, and his younger son's recent departure to England for school; reporting that Sophia and Lockhart spent much of the summer at Abbotsford and praising his son-in-law; describing a recent riding accident; saying he is glad that she is accompanied by the Kembles, but regretting that the British stage has been deprived of Charles Kemble; mentioning that they had several English visitors during the summer; saying he cannot write about politics without endangering the safe arrival of the letter; promising to send her a book; mentioning a neighbor's dog which is far inferior to his own.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p., with address) ; 25.5 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1807] Feb. 11.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1807] Feb. 11.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1807] Feb. 11.

Concerning a transcript Mrs. Scott is making for the Marchioness; sending a poem under another cover, but asking that she not share it with anyone as "I may probably make some alterations in them before the final publication;" thanking her for her assistance in procuring a "passport to the Dorset papers" [which include three Dryden letters]; mentioning that Lord Melville is in Edinburgh; referencing a new Bill introduced by Lord Grenville; reporting that there is a new edition of Scott's Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p.) ; 19.9 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1811] Feb. 15.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1811] Feb. 15.

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1811] Feb. 15.

Discussing at length his career, appointments, financial affairs, and relationship with Lord Melville and his family; asking whether she can do anything to help secure him a new appointment or to ensure that a colleague receives a pension.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (9 p., with address) ; 19.9 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : "Ashestiel by Selkirk" [near Melrose], to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], 1810 Sept. 30.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : "Ashestiel by Selkirk" [near Melrose], to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], 1810 Sept. 30.

Title: Autograph letter signed : "Ashestiel by Selkirk" [near Melrose], to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], 1810 Sept. 30.

Discussing his recent visit to the Herbides; describing at length a particular cave on the uninhabited island of Staffa, his reception by a young Chieftain and the Laird of Staffa, the poverty on Iona, and an encounter with some boatmen who praised Scott as "the great bard of the lowland border" and insisted on naming a remarkable pillar in the cavern after him.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p.) ; 25.2 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : London, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, "Thursday" [1820 Mar. 23].

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : London, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, "Thursday" [1820 Mar. 23].

Title: Autograph letter signed : London, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, "Thursday" [1820 Mar. 23].

Saying he received her note indicating that she is in the country for her health, and intending to visit her there; remarking that he may be obliged to call on the King at Brighton but is otherwise free.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; 25.2 cm

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Autograph letter signed : Ashestiel [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1808] Oct. 14.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Ashestiel [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1808] Oct. 14.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Ashestiel [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1808] Oct. 14.

Saying he is arranging a large collection of Tracts from Lord Somers' Library for republication, noting that it is a relaxing endeavor following his work on Marmion and Dryden; mentioning that he has had "some very agreeable visitors from England;" noting that he is still working on an edition of Swift; discussing his plans to come to London; saying he would be honored by permission to inscribe his "magnificent Swift" to Lord Abercorn; discussing the terrible weather.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (5 p., with address) ; 18.6 and 25.1 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1824] June 4.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1824] June 4.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1824] June 4.

Regretting that she will be unable to travel to Scotland after she leaves Paris on the 15th; remarking that he has been "terribly distressed at poor Byron's death," and discussing the poet at length; discussing Lockhart's novels; describing a lively visit with old Lord Haddington, but stopping the discussion because "I am getting into scandal."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (3 p.) ; 25.1 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1810 Oct. 24.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1810 Oct. 24.

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1810 Oct. 24.

Thanking her for arranging an introduction which will give him access to some Dryden letters; describing London as nearly abandoned in the off season; copying some verses (The Monks of Bangor's March).

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p., with address) ; 24.8 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1820] June 1.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1820] June 1.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1820] June 1.

Regretting that "the routine of things here is so uniformly stupid as scarce to afford subject for a letter;" discussing his children's affairs: noting that Walter has returned to the Hussars and thanking her for offering to take "a little charge of him" when he is next in London; remarking that Sophia "is as bustling and important as may be in the exercise of all her newly acquired rights as the mistress of a household;" correcting some gossip she heard about a novel he is writing; refuting Lord Archibald's "tirade" and assuring her that he does not neglect his official duties to write novels; mentioning some court gossip concerning "Lady C;" mentioning some visitors and remarking that Sophia and Lockhart are to have a summer cottage on Abbotsford.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (3 p., with address) ; 25.1 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, e 1825 Oct. 26.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, e 1825 Oct. 26.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, e 1825 Oct. 26.

Describing his pleasurable journey to Ireland; praising the country at length and musing that it "has certainly the capability of becoming perhaps the finest portion of the Empire," mentioning that all it seems to want "is the proper direction of a spirit of industry;" discussing some precautions they took for safety while there; praising the hospitality of her brother Colonel Gore; mentioning that Lockhart has been offered the post of Conductor of the Quarterly Review and regretting that this means he and Sophia will move to London; noting that Walter has been appointed Aide de Camp to Lord Wellsley; mentioning a visit by Mrs. Coutts and her suitor the Duke of St. Albans.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p., with address) ; 22.4 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1813] Mar. 23.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1813] Mar. 23.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1813] Mar. 23.

Describing his busy schedule: noting that his work on Rokeby and Jonathan Swift, attending to his sherrifdom, and converting Abbotsford "from a bare bank and meadow into a human place of habitation" have prevented his writing to her sooner. Describing the project of landscaping the grounds at Abbotsford, mentioning he has been "studying Price with all my eyes" and remarking that "I am bit with the madness of the picturesque" and hoping that if she hears that he has "caught a rheumatic fever in the gravel-pit or have been drowned in the quarry" that she will "give me credit for dying as a martyr to taste." Mentioning the Kembles, noting that Charles Kemble is "twenty times greater than any actor I ever saw;" lamenting that the Princess of Wales has become a pawn of her ministers; mentioning that he will have acces to the Prince's library when he comes to London.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (5 p., with address) ; 25.4 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, "Wednesday" [1820 July 26].

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, "Wednesday" [1820 July 26].

Title: Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, "Wednesday" [1820 July 26].

Sending (not present) likenesses of Lord Somerville and the Duke of Buccleuch as requested; lamenting their deaths.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.) ; 19.8 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1820 Mar. 15.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1820 Mar. 15.

Title: Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1820 Mar. 15.

Discussing his intended trip to London; confirming that his daughter is to be married and highly praising her betrothed, concluding "the youngsters name is John Gibson Lockhart;"remarking that some of the Ross-shire lairds are contriving "to raise an insurrection among their tenants," noting that they will succeed and "make us as bad as the South of Ireland."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p., with address) ; 25.3 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter Signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1816] Nov. 29.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter Signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1816] Nov. 29.

Title: Autograph letter Signed : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1816] Nov. 29.

Saying that he sent her four volumes of a novel that he is "strongly inclined to swear are the production of the unknown author of Guy Mannering" and musing on potential authors; inferring that she has read Lord Byron's new poem, and praising him as "a person of most wonderful powers;" reporting that he has been living quietly at home all summer, "working hard at planting and improving my little property."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (3 p.) ; 25 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1808] Jan. 22.

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Scott, Walter, Sir, 1771-1832. Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1808] Jan. 22.

Title: Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1808] Jan. 22.

Sending her a copy of Robert Burns's Love-Letters to Clarinda, and describing Burns's relationship with Mrs. Meiklehose (i.e., Clarinda) and the events that led to the publication of the letters; reporting that he has finished Marmion, noting that "in the sixth and last Canto I have succeeded better than I had ventured to hope;" promising to send her a copy soon.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p.) ; 20.1 cm

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Abercorn, Anne Jane Gore Hamilton, Marchioness of, d. 1827.

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