Record

RefNoHSF/7/1/38
LevelItem
TitleLetter from A [Alexander] Stewart, to Mrs [Emilia] Stewart, Cottage
CreatorStewart; Alexander (1764-1821); British Presbyterian minister and Gaelic scholar
RecipientStewart [née Calder]; Emilia (1780-1855); British
DateNo date [1819?]
DescriptionAlexander will do anything to accomodate his wife's wishes. He sends by Rachel a loaf, biscuits, sugar and a shift, but not cauliflowers or beans. Charles has written his confessions in the manner of St. Augustine and had begun Latin. He gives local news and the boys' movements. She will have seen in the newspapers the loss of the ship 'Culloden' off Peterhead.
Extent2p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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