Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to his brother-in-law Charles Carpenter, [1803] Mar. 6.

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to his brother-in-law Charles Carpenter, [1803] Mar. 6.

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Discussing the good health of his family; mentioning the birth of his daughter Anne; referencing the publication of his Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border; describing the history and character of Dr. Leyden, who is traveling to Madras, and who Scott hopes will meet Carpenter; alluding to Carpenter's plans to return to England, hoping that he will spend some time of the year in Scotland; describing Col. Despard's attempt to assassinate George III; discussing Bonaparte and French and English territories.

1 item (7 p., with address) ; 22.7 cm

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Scott, Walter, 1771-1832

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Carpenter, Charles

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