Copy of a Letter to Mr. Robert Forbes at My Lady Bruce's[41] lodgings at Leith.
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Copy of a Letter to Mr. Robert Forbes at My Lady Bruce's[41] lodgings at Leith.
1746 24 Aug.
[fol. 70.] Dear Sir,—After making offer of my compliments to yourself and the Leith ladies, no doubt you have heard before now that our trials come on the ninth of September next; and may God stand with the righteous! The whole gentlemen who came from Scotland are all together in one floor with upwards of one hundred private men; so that we are much thronged. They have not all got irons as yet; but they have not forgot me, nor the rest of most distinction, but the whole will be soon provided. You'll make my compliments to Lady Bruce and Mr. Clerk's[42] family, but especially to Miss Mally Clerk,[43] and tell her that notwithstanding of my irons I could dance a [fol. 71.] Highland reel with her. Mr. Patrick Murrey makes offer of his compliments to you, and I hope we'll meet soon. I am sincerely, my dear sir, your affectionate and most obliged servant,
Donald MacDonell.
Castle Carlisle, Aug. 24th, 1746.