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Apologises for not visiting; discusses exhausting writing schedule; updates on children: George entering Navy, Margaret last to go to school, Maisie…
Expresses affection for Marion and John as dearest folk in Galloway; mentions one son in Navy, other entering Indian Army; discusses Uncle Willie at…
Invites Brown to visit new house; discusses library of 35,000 books; requests 1st edition of Satan's Invisible World by Professor; thanks for…
Thanks Harper for delicate handling of sensitive matters especially mother's deception; typewriter broken; suggests tempering Duncan Robertson (Seaton…
Extended autobiographical letter from Tarragona: born Little Duchrae 24 September 1859 (not 1860); discusses poverty and handicaps; family reputation…
Sends revised speech for Harper; requests cutting Major Mcmickering naval twaddle section to reach Sir Herbert and business quickly; notes Sir Mark's…
Unable to attend Dalbeattie or anywhere due to malaria requiring quinine treatment; rested at home with memories of Austin's kindness; Harper visited…
Secretary sending only two photographs as hates being photographed; no opinion of personal charms but does best for Galloway; confirms meeting on…
Enthusiastic praise for Hansard Watt's book; kept grinning throughout reading; admires clarity and scholarly gentlemanhood; praises Preface for new…
Confirms telegram read correctly; will be available all September; delighted Sir Herbert Maxwell will preside, adding much honour to occasion
