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Scott had only enjoyed his residence one year when ( 1825 ) he met with that reverse of fortune which involved the estate in debt.

In 1830 the library and museum were presented to him as a free gift by the creditors.

The property was wholly disencumbered in 1847 by Robert Cadell, the publisher, who cancelled the bond upon it in exchange for the family's share in the copyright of Sir Walter's works.