Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to her brother Charles Carpenter, 1817 Oct. 8.

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Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to her brother Charles Carpenter, 1817 Oct. 8.

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Wondering whether he received her letters from January and March, and expressing her uneasiness at his silence; hoping that he and Mrs. Carpenter will eventually settle in Scotland, noting that the Scotts have allotted a room in their cottage for them and describing the hunting and fishing in the neighborhood; discussing her children and Scott's literary fame and connections, including to the Prince Regent, noting that "although you should come here a stranger you would not long remain one;" remarking that "I feel myself so proud and anxious to have [my brother] here that I believe I must take my passage for India unless you come soon;" describing the extended visit of two ladies.

1 item (4 p., with address) ; 25.5 cm

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8146986

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Scott, Margaret Charlotte Carpenter, 1770-1826.

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Scott, Walter, 1771-1832

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Carpenter, Charles

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