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Declines speaking engagement due to overwhelming work and wife's health; written in Scots dialect

written between this date and 30th Oct. Lecturing for Dr Whyte. Talk of geology and sends Geikie’s book to Marion.

first letter to Glenhead after first time in the hills with John. Geology and lots about the local area and Ruth’s wish to go to Loch Enoch.

Updating RLS whom he hasn’t had reply from in a while. Asking him for money for Mauricewood – detail about the pit disaster. Family information.…

After a visit to Glencorse, thinking of RLS. Written between 19 and 29 July. Henry James critique, Portrait of a Lady. Again written in Scots. Says…

to RLS in response to a letter from RLS in Scots. Information Re father in law, George Milner, as well as talk about evolution, Darwin and Geology.…

Reply to RLS wholly in Scots. Explains the reason for NB (a jealous lover’s wedding gift) so keen to display his Scots credentials. Detail about how…

Expresses deep admiration for Underwoods; sends own book Dulce Cor under pseudonym Ford Bereton; discusses Galloway heritage including Crockettford…

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