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

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

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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.

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

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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