Lot 227
Scott, Sir Walter (1771-1832)
Rare Books, Maps, Manuscripts & Photographs
Auction: 10 January 2007 at 11:00 GMT
£335
Description
One page A.L.S. to an unnamed correspondent regarding the Selkirk Shore troop "Capt. Ballantyne... applied to me for my permission to recommend Walter to be cornet... which I regarded as a compliment on the part of the officers and members of the corps and although he is young I evidently shall not object", also agreeing with the proposal to extend the subscription for the force, 19 lines, Abbotsford, 14th April 1818; with a receipt from the Edinburgh Oil Gas Light Company for £50 pounds from Sir Walter Scott, and a receipt issued to Sir Walter Scott Bart., 39 Castle Street for £5 for Watching, Lighting and Cleaning the Streets of Edinburgh (3)