Manuscript letter, Sir Walter Scott

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
Object no :
BHBN100n
Collection :
Creator :
Sir Walter Scott
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
378mm x 226mm
Materials :
paper
Location :
NA
Accession number :
DUMFM:1965.612
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
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