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Letter to Ashcroft NobleReciprocal Christmas greetings; recognises Noble's sympathetic hand in The Spectator, 'always does me good'; lives by choice far from the world,…
Joseph PennellPennell, Joseph (1857–1926) 4 July 1857 – 23 April 1926. American Artist, illustrator, printmaker, author.
Born Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Quaker…
Culsharg Bothy at foot of the MerrickInvites Hammerton to visit Wednesday afternoon; refuses formal interview but willing to show him around; will not be photographed but Hammerton can…
Letter from S.R. Crockett to John and MarionDate Uncertain Responds to their letters with gratitude; proposes Philip visit Galloway to look around before deciding; mentions Sproat (married…
Letter from S.R. Crockett to John and MarionAsks John and Marion to take son Philip (18½) as apprentice sheep farmer; describes Philip as strong, earnest, truthful, eager to work; offers to pay…
Letter from S.R. Crockett to Marion and JohnApologises for not visiting; discusses exhausting writing schedule; updates on children: George entering Navy, Margaret last to go to school, Maisie…
Letter from S.R. Crockett to Marion and JohnExpresses affection for Marion and John as dearest folk in Galloway; mentions one son in Navy, other entering Indian Army; discusses Uncle Willie at…
Letter from S.R. Crockett to Dalbeattie General Improvement CommitteeResponds gratefully to banquet invitation but expresses concern about appearing to advertise himself; questions whether he deserves such honour; notes…
Letter from S.R. Crockett to McClureExtensive outline of The Black Douglas story planned for ten years; describes fall of Douglas House, William Douglas aged 21 holding Scotland south of…