2110-6-2-24

[R.W Hartland]

[embossed letterhead: Penlar, North Way, Pinner, Middlesex]

31st Oct. 1932

To the Right Honourable John Buchan, Esq., M.P.

Sir,

Your lively interest in all that pertains to your illustrious literary predecessor, Sir Walter Scott, and your Radio Talk of a short while since have induced me to take this present liberty of writing to you.

I do not know to what extent you resemble your literary forbear in encyclopaedic knowledge of foreign languages, literature and history.

I have little doubt, however,

that the accompanying volume, in that it is a tribute to Scott's greatness and far-reaching influence, will make some appeal to you.

Allow me therefore, Sir, to offer this volume to you as a lover of Scott and also as his worthy and famous disciple in the world of romance.

Yours faithfully, Reg W Hartland