Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1812 Jan. 23.

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Edinburgh, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, 1812 Jan. 23.

Reporting that "the pension business (regarding Mr. Home) is at length completely and finally settled & my income bettered by at least £1000;" noting that his architecht's ill health has prevented his sending a cottage plan to her; mentioning that he and Mrs. Scott have no intentions to enlarge their expenses even with the additional income and intending to "have a considerable saving fund for the bairns;" discussing mutual acquaintances, describing the Duke of Buccleuch's funeral and mentioning particulars related to that family.

1 item (5 p., with address) ; 22.8 cm

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SNAC Resource ID: 8121480

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Home, George, -1820

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Scott, Walter, 1771-1832

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Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford, Melrose, to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1818] Mar. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 747107129 From the description of Autograph letter signed : place not specified to Charles [Sharpe], [1817 or later?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 745119219 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to [William Slade], 1803 June [3]. (Unknown). W...

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

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