| Description | Now that he is settled at home, he can distribute his time more methodically. Her letters were brought by Mr. Kay, with Alexander Stewart, who brought introductions from friends in India. Kay preached for Mr. Calder, and at Dingwall. Alexander could impart his thoughts to Kay, remarking on how much he misses [David] Black. He notes the fifth anniversary of his marriage to Emilia, reviewing his ministerial career and his domestic life. [9 November] Alexander writes that he has received the valuable magazine, 'a rich treat of religious intelligence', noting the sections which interested him. He gives an account of his son Sandy, who wishes to write; if Alexander gets 'a good account of his money in India' then he will be sent to for schooling, perhaps to Tain, as preparation for Aberdeen College. He asks her to meet with James McPherson to find any answer from India, or any remittance from Captain McPherson's trustees, as Alexander is anxious to get out of debt. Emilia has been distressed with toothache, the doctor having tried unsuccessfully to take out a decayed stump, but gives thanks for a present of ribbons. Alexander has started some private lectures for female parishioners, and gives more news of the children. James has taken first steps, Charles and Duncan are learning letters, and Sandy is paying close attention at school. Catharine takes music lessons, grammar, English and 'figuring or geography'. He concludes [14 November] with greetings to friends in Glasgow.
Inscribed: 'No.8'. |