Burns

Manuscript letter, Sir Walter Scott

Period:

19th Century

Description:

This manuscript letter is from Sir Walter Scott to William Grierson, dated 28th January 1822. He is acknowledging his honorary membership of the Dumfries Burns Club.

 

The letter is a single sheet, folded, and written on one side only.  It is stamped three times and includes a red wax seal.

 

Sir / I am honoured by the intimation that the Dum- / fries Burns Club have distinguished me by admit: / ting me as an honorary Member to which I am not / otherwise entitled excepting by my sincere and heart / ;felt admiration of the great national Poet whose / memory it is the purpose of this institution to / celebrate. / I beg you will make my respectful thanks / acceptable to the Members and believe me their and your / Obliged & humble Servant / Walter Scott / Edinr / 28 January 1822 / Wm Grierson Esq

 

William Grierson Esq / Secretary to the Dumfries Burns Club / Dumfries

Materials/Media:

paper

Dimensions:

378mm x 226mm

Source:

Robert Burns House, Dumfries

Accession number:

DUMFM:1965.612

Digital Number:

BHBN100n

Creation Date:

28 January 1882

Copyright:

Dumfries & Galloway Council