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Eighteen Twenty-Two
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Sandy. This letter appears to be from Harry’s father
in law James Forsyth. The Forsyths seem to have lived in Dundurcas.
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Dundurcas, Huntly |
| Events |
Deaths of the Gentlemen. |
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Dr. stands for Dear
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Dundurcas Jan. 10th 1822
Dear Harry
About two weeks ago, I received your agreeable Letter. I was thinking very much of hearing how you all were, as I had not got any word except at times from Huntly. Before your Letter I heard that you had an increase to your family, and that you were all well which gave me great satisfaction. I observed what you mentioned respecting the Deaths of the Gentlemen – you took notice of, and I am hopeful that it may turn out to be nothing against your interest. I expect Sandy is or has been with you about this time, he went away sooner than I thought of – and as that was the case, I had not time to write with him, nor indeed do I write many Letters, except upon business that I cannot avoid. Some little time after William’s marriage I went to Abernethy with Mrs. Forsyth & family – at that time I had some thoughts of paying you a visit before I returned, but on after thoughts I gave up the design, as I was not acquainted with the roads through that part of the country, and was rather afraid, that I would not be able to bear the fatigue of so long a journey over the hilly country through which I would have to pass. I intend, if I |
can accomplish it, and am well some time in the course of the Summer to see you. I have not been at Huntly this twelve months, nor have I been above a few miles from the place for I have no desire to travel. Sandy will give or has given you a verbal account of the changes that has occurred since you was here, on which account I shall not enumerate them and on his return I hope to hear a circumstantial account of all your family and relations. It is long since I heard particularly how Charles & family are, I am happy to hear that your Father is well, first opportunity give my kindest respects to him and all the rest of your friends at Towie & Glenbucket as the same opportunity that brought your line is just going off, I am obliged to conclude with my sincere wish to Almighty God for a Blessing to Margaret, the children together with you and all friends, believe me to be
Dr. Harry
your affectionate Father
James Forsyth
N.B. If there are omissions in the above excuse them as I have not time to look it over for fear of losing the opportunity of getting this sent to Rothes |
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