_Mr. Lockhart to John Murray_. _May_ 18, 1828.
"I have a message from the D. of W. to say that he, on the whole, highly
approves the paper on foreign politics, but has some criticisms to
offer on particular points, and will send for me some day soon to hear
them. I have of course signified my readiness to attend him any time he
is pleased to appoint, and expect it will be next week."
That the Duke maintained his interest in the _Quarterly_ is shown by a
subsequent extract:
_Mr. Lockhart to John Murray_.
AUCHENRAITH, _January_ 19, 1829.
"Sir Walter met me here yesterday, and he considered the Duke's epistle
as an effort of the deepest moment to the _Quarterly_ and all concerned.
He is sure no minister ever gave a more distinguished proof of his
feeling than by this readiness to second the efforts of a literary
organ. Therefore, no matter about a week sooner or later, let us do the
thing justice."
Before his departure for Brighton, Mr. Lockhart had been commissioned by
Murray to offer Sir Walter Scott L1,250 for the copyright of his
"History of Scotland," a transaction concerning which some informal
communications had already passed.
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