Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to George Ellis, [1807] July 1.

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to George Ellis, [1807] July 1.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/741510893

Mentioning a volume of romances and discussing his new assistant Mr. Weber, noting that he had been studying at Jena until Bonaparte took that city. Outlining some conversations they have had on German romances; discussing Thomas the Rhymer and copying a German poem (with Scott's English translation) regarding Thomas. Introducing and recommending Sir William Forbes, the bearer of the letter.

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

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8113576

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Ellis, George, 1753-1815

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Scott, Walter, 1771-1832

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Thomas, the Rhymer, 1220?-1297?

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Forbes, William, Sir, d. 1826.

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Weber, Henry, 1783-1816

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