Autograph Letter Signed to W. J. Daniel, student of the University of Glasgow.

Scottish noble (1755-1836) and Chancellor of Glasgow University. 2 pages, 16mo. Creased and with one closed tear, but in good condition overall, and with the blank second leaf of the bifoliate attached to a piece of card. He has received Daniel's letter of 6 January, and although he hopes that 'the Publication in question, may do honor to the Contributors, & promote the prosperity of the University of Glasgow', he does not 'consider that it would be judicious, for the Chancellor of the University to appear as a Subscriber'. 'It gives me great satisfaction to observe this laudable ambition to obtain literary reputation, amongst the Students of the University of Glasgow; which I consider as highly creditable to the Professors, as well as to the Students'. Signed 'Montrose'. The work to which Montrose refers is presumably 'The University Souvenir for MDCCCXXXIV. Edited by Students of Glasgow College', published by M. Ogle.