(George, 1813-1878, Scottish Critic & Author, Friend of De Quincy & Carlyle)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr Laying
sending him his best and kindest thanks for his pleasant and interesting little volume. I noticed the former edition of it favourably in the Dundee Courier. He must have seen the notice, but may not know that I was the author... I greatly esteem both the man and the book..., 2 sides 8vo., Dundee, 11th July
Rev George Gilfillan (1813-1878) was a Scottish author and poet. One of the spasmodic poets, Gilfillan was also an editor and commentator, with memoirs, critical dissertations in many editions of earlier British poetry.