Autograph letter signed with initials: Ashestiel [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1811] Sept. 18.

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Autograph letter signed with initials: Ashestiel [near Melrose], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1811] Sept. 18.

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Concerning Mr. Home's superannuation pension; discussing mutual acquaintances and a visit by the Kembles; mentioning some female authors, noting that "Miss Baillie is the only writing lady with whose manners in society I have been very much delighted;" reporting that Lucien Bonaparte's epic is to be printed in an edition of 10,000 copies and noting that he has declined to translate it; discussing the political situation in Scotland and mentioning that the Regent has request the Chief Baron accept the presidency.

1 item (6 p., with address) ; 25.3 cm

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8121473

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Baillie, Joanna, 1762-1851

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Epithet: of Add MS 35118 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000677.0x0000cd Baillie was a Scottish poet and dramatist. Norton (1786-1853) graduated from Harvard College in 1804, taught sacred literature as a professor, and authored numerous works on religious topics. From the description of Letters to Andrews Norton, 1827-1850. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 84429823 From the guide ...

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Brother of Napoleon I. From the description of Autograph signature to order : Paris, 6 Fructidor an 8 [1800 Aug. 25]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270535593 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Viterbo, to Cav. Pier Leoni, 1821 Oct. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270530708 From the description of Autograph signature to letter : Paris, to Citizen Reguin, 28 Vendemiare an 9, (1800 Oct. 21). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270535361 From the ...

Abercorn, Anne Jane Hamilton, Marchioness of, 1763-1827,

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Home, George, -1820

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Scott, Walter, 1771-1832

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