Written from Abbotsford, autograph letter signed, 1 page, docketed. Written to "My dear Torwoodlee" [James Pringle of Torwoodlee (1759?-1840)], indicating that he would be at Abbotsford until spring; local diplomacy [apparently over building the Selkirk-Galashiels Road]; mentions Alva [James Johnstone of Alva (1801-1888)], Fairmilee [John Pringle of Haining and Clifton, died 1831]; and Robert Pringle [of Torwoodlee, died 1842].

Related materials in Special Collections files (under "Scott"): photocopy of typed 3-page article by Albrecht, "An unpublished letter by Sir Walter Scott."

Provenance: Schram of Edinburgh.