Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1824] Aug. 1.

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Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to [the Marchioness of Abercorn], [1824] Aug. 1.

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Sending his condolences on the death of [Lady Jane Gordon]; remarking that the use of ice has proven successful in "arresting the progress of blood to the heart" and mentioning that his ice stores have recently saved two friends; regretting to hear she is leaving England; discussing Byron's final verses; mentioning some intended visitors; mentioning the unexpected arrival of his son Walter and describing his wild appearance; referencing the recent deaths of the King and Queen of Hawaii; reporting that the King has ordered Wilkie to paint Scott into a "large picture he is painting for his Majesty of his reception at Holyrood."

1 item (4 p.) ; 25.2 cm

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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