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LevelItem
TitleLetter from A [Alexander] Stewart, Aberdeen, to Mrs [Emilia] Stewart, Manse of Dingwall
CreatorStewart; Alexander (1764-1821); British Presbyterian minister and Gaelic scholar
RecipientStewart [née Calder]; Emilia (1780-1855); British
Date25 March 1812
DescriptionAlexander and his fellow traveller have arrived safely at an Inn at Aberdeen. He gives an account of the snow on his journey, which he combatted with 'my welsh wig, my eyes with gogles, & my body with the nice warm cloak'. He notes travelling through Forres and Elgin, and had some conversation with Miss Bell, after sending a note to the Miss Brodies. He goes to bed after a dish of tea and sends his regards.
Extent3p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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