Address panel simply to "Mr. Jas. Ballantyne."
Docketed.
Part of a large collection of letters from Sir Walter Scott primarily to John Gibson. Items in the collection have been described individually in separate catalog records; see collection-level record for more information.
Sending as promised "the whole affair" (of Woodstock?); discussing its London publication, suggesting that Ballantyne offer it to both Longman and Murray with the view of taking the best offer; referencing the copyright on this and his other works; adding that he is "constantly turning my thoughts to Napoleon;" sending some edits for the Woodstock proofs. With a postscript further discussing the sale of his work to London publishers, noting "we must take care of lowering the market."