Beschreibung:

SCOTT WALTER (1771-1832) Scottish historical novelist, poet, playwright and historian. A.L.S., Walter Scott one page, 4to, Abbotsford, 23rd September n.y. (1820s), to Benjamin Faulkner, a medallist in Birmingham. Scott apologises for not being able to reply to the contents of his correspondent's letter, explaining that his situation as President gives him custody of the Society's records and correspondence, and suggesting that he contacts the Secretary in Edinburgh who 'will afford you exact information on the subject of your enquiry which I myself have no means of affording'. With integral address leaf (somewhat dust stained) in Scott's hand and bearing a small red wax seal. A few neat tears and small holes to the folds and some light staining, G Walter Scott served as the third President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Scotland's national academy of science and letters, from 1820-32.