Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to James Ballantyne, [1812 Oct.].

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Autograph letter signed : Abbotsford [near Melrose], to James Ballantyne, [1812 Oct.].

Responding to Ballantyne's desire to publish Rokeby by Christmas, noting that it is only possible if Scott shortens the poem by a Canto; saying that he can complete it at the original projected length in six weeks or two months; expressing determination to publish the poem by Christmas; discussing a few specific lines of the poem.

1 item (2 p.), 22.8 cm

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SNAC Resource ID: 8147429

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