Letter from S.R. Crockett to Mrs Nichol
Dublin Core
Title
Letter from S.R. Crockett to Mrs Nichol
Type
LETTER
Creator
S.R. Crockett
Description
In 40th year of age (this morning is 39) and in full nobility of character and moral sentiment repudiates Burnett's false accusations that 'behaved badly' at Watts; if did must have been in some prehistoric age when still lapsed mass; but now autumn campaign and have got hold and is just in beautiful frame of mind slightly tempered by dentists and surgeons; yes rather; will be up on Thursday at two and will have crack; has got something for her better than Kit - not book - has been maturing for some time among Heather and just had it sent to her; hopes will arrive before Thursday; no can't guess; just wait and be good like affectionate friend; good wishes to little beauty and light of house
Date
1899-09-24
Subject
39th birthday, character nobility, Burnett's accusations refuted, Watts behaviour, autumn campaign, dentists and surgeons, Thursday meeting, mystery gift, heather maturation
Identifier
SRC_1899_431
Contributor
Mrs Nichol (Dear Mrs Nichol), Burnett (mentioned), little beauty and light of house (mentioned)
Language
English
Coverage
Savoy Hotel
Text Item Type Metadata
Local URL
https://srcrockett.scot/LETTERS/1899/SRC_WRN_24Sep_1899.pdf
Files
Collection
Citation
S.R. Crockett, “Letter from S.R. Crockett to Mrs Nichol,” S.R.Crockett Museum, accessed April 29, 2026, https://www.srcrockett.scot/themuseum/items/show/623.