Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to George Ellis, 1801 July 13.

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to George Ellis, 1801 July 13.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/723215147

Thanking him for "two obliging favors"; discussing their work pertaining to medieval romances; thanking him for his involvement in the dilemma of Leyden possibly going to Africa; commenting on Leyden's brother, whom he has set "to work on Otuel" (for which he indicates he is enclosing a specimen); returning to the topic of medieval romances at length, including Ferragus, Roland, King Arthur, and Merlin; enclosing a passage that appears to be from his Sir Tristrem, followed by copious notes.

1 item (6 p.) ; 25 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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