" To Alexr. Craig,1803"

Scottish mark of English 'boxed' type Dumfries 341.

The letter is addressed to Alexr. Craig Esqre, Academy, Gatehouse of Fleet. "Ruthwell Manse, 25th Decr, 1803 My Dear Sandy I am sorry that I cannot yet give you more favorable accounts of your mother's health than you received from me two days ago. Dr. Smith came down yesterday & leaves us again tomorrow morning. Neither his opinion nor my Brother's is by any means favorable. Tho' she does not appear to be materially worse yet in her present reduced state her not gaining strength is of itself an alarming circumstance. In short, my dear friend your sister is anxious that you should return as soon as possible, your mother has herself expressed a wish to see you again, & if it be not very inconvenient I think you should not delay your coming later than the middle of this week. I know that you are very much engaged & that circumstances may occur to make it impossible for you to leave Gatehouse immediately, If this be the case I hope you will write by return of post that you may not be expected — I shall at all events write you again on Wednesday that should you be obliged to stay your anxiety may be relieved. I am, with true regard Your sincere friend, Henry Duncan"

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