Letter To The Editor Of The Edinburgh Review : Kessinger Publishing : 9781166149062 : 1166149064 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""Letter To The Editor Of The Edinburgh Review: On The Subject Of, The Remains Of John Tweddell (1816)"" is a historical book written by Thomas Bruce, also known as Lord Elgin. The book is a letter addressed to the editor of the Edinburgh Review, discussing the subject of the remains of John Tweddell, a classical scholar and traveler who died in Greece in 1799. Lord Elgin, who was the British Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire at the time, was involved in the recovery of Tweddell's remains and their subsequent transportation to England. In the letter, Lord Elgin provides a detailed account of the circumstances surrounding Tweddell's death and the efforts made to retrieve his remains. The book also includes a biography of John Tweddell, detailing his life and accomplishments as a scholar and traveler. Lord Elgin's letter sheds light on the challenges faced by travelers and scho