Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to his brother-in-law Charles Carpenter, 1812 Aug. 4.

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Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to his brother-in-law Charles Carpenter, 1812 Aug. 4.

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Discussing the death of Leyden and praising his character; encouraging Carpenter to return to England before his circle of friends is "materially diminish'd;" mentioning the good health of his family and describing his prosperous financial affairs; mentioning the purchase of Abbotsford and discussing his plans to improve the estate; discussing mutual acquaintances and the political situation at home and abroad. With a postscript dated 24 August discussing Wellington's victory at the Battle of Salamanca.

1 item (6 p., with address) ; 22.8 cm

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Carpenter, Charles

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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...