BIB_ID
439985
Accession number
MA 14348.12
Creator
Smith, Madeleine, 1835-1928, sender.
Credit line
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Description
1 item (4 pages) ; 11.1 x 18.3 cm
Notes
Inscribed and initialed in red ink in a hand believed to be that of Peter Taylor Young, Procurator Fiscal of the Sheriff Court Glasgow, at the head of first page: G. 227 P.T.Y.
Inscribed in ink at the bottom of the fourth page: "Desk, Lodges, JM, BML." These are the signatures of Glasgow sherriff-officer John Murray, and his assistant Bernard M'Lauchlin. "Desk" and "Lodges" signal where the letters were found.
Inscribed in ink at the bottom of the fourth page: "Desk, Lodges, JM, BML." These are the signatures of Glasgow sherriff-officer John Murray, and his assistant Bernard M'Lauchlin. "Desk" and "Lodges" signal where the letters were found.
Provenance
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Summary
Writing to Clara Courtland; discussing gossip and news of mutual acquaintances; asking Clara to keep well and acknowledging that she was recently sick; noting that the cold country does not suit Clara; commenting on how they "passed a stupid New Year"; feeling sorry for John, a friend who is leaving for India; commenting on Fred's loss of commission, and how his father will not pay any more of his debts; describing his financial struggles; asking after Helen, who has been engaged for a long time and might be tired of waiting; commenting on how Clara might leave England soon; asking her to visit.
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