Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to his brother-in-law Charles Carpenter, 1808 Feb. 16.

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Autograph letter signed : Edinburgh, to his brother-in-law Charles Carpenter, 1808 Feb. 16.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/758675245

Sending a copy of his new poem; mentioning his friendship with Lord Minto and Henry Dundas, and suggesting that Carpenter use these connections to further his situation; discussing his success and financial affairs; mentioning his cousin Alexander Russell and saying "I suppose you think by this time that my cadet cousins grow up like crops of pease & beans" but assuring him this is the last cousin Scott will send Carpenter's way; mentioning the good health of his family and referencing politics.

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

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8145563

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Carpenter, Charles

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Dundas, Robert, 1758-1819

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Minto, Gilbert Elliot, Earl of, 1751-1814

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Scott, Walter, 1771-1832

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