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Responds to alarming note; describes terrible family illness requiring seclusion; wife's illness prevents hosting visitors; lives alone in hillside…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Marion and John

Expresses 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 J.A. Hammerton

Responds to Hammerton article; discusses public image versus reality (like John Keats versus Holy Ghost); welcomes article as man's writing; announces…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Douglas Sladen

Warm letter to Douglas Sladen; mentions nearly crossing paths in Palermo; describes habitat with smugglers and bandits; wearing striped plaid and…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Mr Macwilliam

Long letter explaining publishing arrangements; discusses travels in Spain and North Africa; praises Macmillan's production of Firebrand and…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to George Frederick Watts

Thanks for 4 March note received late due to Spanish travels; endorses Hammond typewriter used 19 years for entire works series; praises portability…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Clement Shorter

Gladly accepts; would like to do rattling adventure and generally rousing tale for Illustrated; pretty pressed but others are magazine people (Windsor…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Douglas Sladen

Been out of town and travelling; hasn't seen Lochinvar reviews; would like to see them if Sladen could send; wants to send Sir Toady Lion copy - going…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to T. Fisher Unwin

Been far afield since last meeting; recovering from influenza; back at work; thanks for note about Lochinvar; Watt arranged publication years ago but…

Letter from S.R. Crockett to unnamed friend

Delighted to get letter from heart of hills; to hear beloved names of Glenhead, Curlywee; never dreamed of being so long away from that but if all…