Record

RefNoHSF/7/1/12
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Alexr [Alexander] Stewart, Dingwall, to Mrs Stewart, [Margaret Stewart], Royal Infirmary, Glasgow
CreatorStewart; Alexander (1764-1821); British Presbyterian minister and Gaelic scholar
RecipientStewart; Margaret (1755-1819); British
Date27 May 1806
DescriptionHe has returned safely fron his journey to Perthshire, giving a account of his 'adventures' [and see HSF/7/1/11]. Additional details include collecting 'roup money' at Moulin. After shopping in Perth he turned for home from Forncastle, making calls. He met Angus Mackintosh at the Inver ferry before carrying on to Logierait, where he describes the large and commodious new church of Mr. Menzies. Alexander told Menzies that his church must be the rallying point for serious people not disposed to follow the Haldanite missionaries. Wallace and others were dissatisfied with the Church order, and some of the notions of the missionaries, being very averse to joining them. He describes the journey home. He gives an account of his children: Charles has been feverish and the Doctor 'thinks it owing to worms', giving him medicine. Betsy Stewart will stay with them until her brother's return in Autumn.

Inscribed: 'No.7'.
Extent4p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Add to My Items

    Collection highlights

    Browse the records of some of our collections, which cover all branches of science and date from the 12th century onwards. These include the published works of Fellows of the Royal Society, personal papers of eminent scientists, letters and manuscripts sent to the Society or presented at meetings, and administrative records documenting the Society's activities since our foundation in 1660.

    The Royal Society

    The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of
    the world's most eminent scientists and is the
    oldest scientific academy in continuous existence.
    Registered charity number 207043

    Website design ©CalmView



    CONTACT US

    + 44 207 451 2500
    (Lines open Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00. Excludes bank holidays)

    6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG

    Email Us →

    SUBSCRIBE

    Subscribe to our newsletters to be updated with the
    latest news on innovation, events, articles and reports.

    Subscribe →

    © CalmView