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Call Number: MS P591

Contains 3 Results:

Letter to David Macbeath, Esq, [Northumberland? Scotland?] from W.H. Maxwell, [1844? or later] December 14, London

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Begins, "My dear Sir I have just had your very kind letter..."

Thanks for finding me a house for the winter on the Border -- I have much work to get done. I shall arrive in January; Mr Davison and the rent for the house in Spital. Thanks for the goose. I have left 2 vols for you at Baily's which can be picked up by "a steam-packet or clipper man.". Enclose a note just received from George Cruikshank.

Dates: [1844? or later] December 14, London

Letter to "My dear Maxwell" from George Cruikshank, London, Friday morn. [December 13, 1844 or December 14?, 1849.]

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Begins "I am sorry that it is not in my power..."

Friendly jesting scribble refusing invitation to dinner this evening: no leisure until the steel plates are finished.

Dates: Friday morn. [December 13, 1844 or December 14?, 1849.]