Autograph letter signed : place not specified, to [George Ellis], [1802 Dec. or 1803 Jan.].

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Autograph letter signed : place not specified, to [George Ellis], [1802 Dec. or 1803 Jan.].

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Writing on behalf of Leyden, "should an opportunity occur of doing him any service in furthering his Indian plans" and discussing his future. Mentioning his work and busy schedule and hoping to visit London in the spring. Describing "the oldest Book known to have been printed in Scotland," which contains some romances (including Eglamore and Robin Hood) and offering Ellis a copy; discussing the publication of the Border Ballads; and mentioning a mutual acquaintance's cowardly Booksellers.

1 item (4 p.) ; 22.4 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8098118

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