Note 76 — Chapter III · BOYHOOD—EDINBURGH ACADEMY—“OLD 31”—HOLIDAYS AT GLENLAIR—1841 TO 1844—ÆT. 10-13.

Now, every letter received from James is recorded in the Diary, and the only such entry between the limits of June 7-26 is on June 21st. “The three pairs op doves all sitting. Recd, letters from Mrs. Wed. and James.” It was a two-days' post. The letters dated July 10 was received on July 12. The “Verses on Laocoon” point to the same date. The translation from Virg. Æn. i. 159-169, which certainly preceded them, was given in on May 10, 1844.