Record

RefNoHSF/7/1/34
LevelItem
TitleLetter from [Alexander Stewart], Edr [Edinburgh], to Mrs [Emilia] Stewart
CreatorStewart; Alexander (1764-1821); British Presbyterian minister and Gaelic scholar
RecipientStewart [née Calder]; Emilia (1780-1855); British
Date15 June 1819
DescriptionHe has received Duncan's letters with news of Emilia's and their family's health. Alexander has had an interview with Dr. [John] Abercrombie, the particulars of which he will communicate to the family soon. He has met Miss Stewart of Urrard, and tomorrow he and Catherine will set off for Glasgow, then Stirling and Perth. He notes other travel arrangements, but he cannot walk far without feeling 'bad effects' and he cannot ride. He thinks he will be unable to take services immediately on his return home. He sends his regards to family and neighbours, and concludes with a note on the effects and convalescence in recent influenza.
Extent2p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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