Letter from S.R. Crockett to Thin

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Title

Letter from S.R. Crockett to Thin

Type

LETTER

Creator

S.R. Crockett

Description

Apologises for delay; been abroad and leaving for South Italy Tuesday for local colour research; explains 1897 was bad year due to Jubilee; Sir Toady did well at Christmas; Red Axe due September should beat record per Graphic and Harpers; sends two cheques (£30 due soon, £50 dated September) to break back of long indebtedness; promises rest paid next year; hopes for St Andrews summer; sends regards to George and Mrs Thin

Date

1898-04-04

Subject

debt repayment, Italy trip, Jubilee year, financial hardship, Sir Toady, The Red Axe, Harpers, The Graphic, research travel, St Andrews

Identifier

SRC_1898_405

Contributor

Thin (Dear Thin), Mrs Thin (mentioned), George (mentioned)

Language

English

Coverage

Bank House

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Local URL

https://srcrockett.scot/LETTERS/1898/SRC_Thin_4Apr_1898.pdf

Files

Collection

Citation

S.R. Crockett, “Letter from S.R. Crockett to Thin,” S.R.Crockett Museum, accessed May 2, 2026, https://www.srcrockett.scot/themuseum/items/show/597.

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