Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to George Ellis, 1805 Nov. 29.

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to George Ellis, 1805 Nov. 29.

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Defending his decision to not expurgate the works of Dryden, noting "I will not castrate John Dryden. I would as soon castrate my own father, as I believe Jupiter did of yore." Stating "I must give my author as I find him, and will not tear out the page, even to get rid of the blot, little as I like it." Citing the works of Swift, Pope, etc., the pages of which are "larded with indecency, and often of the most disgusting kind," but which nonetheless appear upon all shelves and dressing-tables, and in all boudoirs. Reporting that Dryden's indecencies pain him, but that he will not censor the poet. Mentioning other publication matters and mutual acquaintances.

1 item (4 p.) ; 25 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Ellis, George, 1753-1815

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Scott, Walter, 1771-1832

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