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10 February 1788
Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826
to James Dundas
Updates James on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire (see GLC02546.35).
GLC02549.36
12 February 1788
Updates James on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire, noting the likelihood of at least one death (see GLC02546.35). Seal intact.
GLC02549.37
14 February 1788
Updates James again on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire, writing in particular of the grim prospect of recovery for Mrs. Gardiner (see GLC02546.35). Seal partially intact.
GLC02549.38
15 February 1788
Dundas, Isabella, 1747-1823
Updates James again on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire, writing about the grim prospects of several people, particularly Bessy (see GLC02546.35). Explains that she is writing on behalf of her husband who could...
GLC02549.39
16 February 1788
Offers additional updates on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire (see GLC02546.35). Seal partially intact.
GLC02549.40
18 February 1788
Updates James again on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire, informing him of and lamenting the death of Bessy due to her injuries (see GLC02546.35). Seal partially intact.
GLC02549.41
21 February 1788
Offers additional updates on the medical condition of their friends who were the victims of a fire (see GLC02546.35). Discusses their treatment and the difficulty of administering care on his wife Isabella, who was already in a weakened state....
GLC02549.42
2 March 1788
Discusses her activities and recovery of their friends in the aftermath of a fire (see GLC02546.35). Offers other local news and thanks James for the kind sentiments in his last letter.
GLC02549.43
24 January 1789
Of his schedule, he writes that for a time he was "going every other days to Windsor, sitting up all Night, hurrying home the next, & struggling to keep my usual business." He does not state exactly what he was doing, but does remark that "I fancy...
GLC02549.44
12 July 1790
Mentions his hope that the upcoming marriage of Lord Graham would give James an occasion to visit. Write's very critically of their brother George's wife, Mona: "Lady I cannot call her, that I should not be surprised at any act of Barbarity She...
GLC02549.45
12 November 1789
Complains that it has been over six months since James last wrote. Congratulates James on positive reviews of his work as a lawyer and urges him to establish his own practice, and offers some financial assistance. Comments on a possible...
GLC02549.46
12 May 1791
Discusses mutual acquaintances, including Mr. Erskine and the Duke of Roxbury, who speak highly of James and are available for recommendations. Expounds on the importance of an active life and remarks that the only people whose lives are "bearable...
GLC02549.47
3 November 1790
Informs James that he received the wine he had asked for but notes that there was an error in the amount. Comments on James's business and health. Reports no new news from George, and George's difficulty gaining a promotion. Notes sending George...
GLC02549.48
28 October 1791
Discusses their correspondence and James's business. Urges James to visit. Discusses the illness and death of Mr. Robertson.
GLC02549.49
27 December 1791
Sends good news about his wife's recovery, the pension received by George Robertson, and his own appointment to Sargent Surgeon by King George III. Describes his meeting with George III and the significance of the appointment. Mentions that the...
GLC02549.50
10 October 1792
to James Dundas [fragment]
Discusses sending his son William to stay with James for his schooling. More than half of the third page has been cut off.
GLC02549.51
26 October 1792
Thanks James for his kind treatment of William Dundas (David's son). Discusses William's education at length.
GLC02549.52
27 May 1869
Moore, John, 1826-1907
to Mary Moore Kelly
He describes his plans for the summer, with numerous visits upstate to escape the city heat. He comments on Texas.
GLC04195.49
20 June 1869
He went to a medical conference in Staunton with experts from all over the U.S. and Canada. He expresses concern for their brother Robert in his career decisions.
GLC04195.50
30 May 1880
to Molly Kelly
He describes his tour through Europe. He is sorry to report that all of his Texas bonds are to be collected at once, ceasing all interest and principal.
GLC04195.52
1861-1865
to unknown
Postscript to an unknown letter, stating that he was not present at Lee's surrender, but was with Sherman when Johnston surrendered.
GLC04195.54
1887/03
Chemical analyses
Analyses of the first and second groups of elements, and third and fourth groups of metals, with a list of chemicals. Group analysis notes are stencil duplicates created at the Indiana University Chemistry Laboratory.
GLC04195.56
6 December 1858
Moore, M.M., fl. 1838-1879
Comments on the difficulty of raising children. Mentions an accident in which a horse kicked their slave boy in the jaw. Moore is the wife of Robert E. Moore, John Moore's brother.
GLC04195.57
4 August 1865
Moore, Robert E., fl. 1844-1866
to John Moore
He expresses joy at reestablishing communication and sadness at the news of the deaths of their mother and their sister's children. He describes the local conditions with dissatisfied freed slaves, no money, and no men to farm. Local agents are...
GLC04195.58
22 April 1866
His wife had a son whom they named John Richard after his two uncles. He and his children hope John will come visit this summer.
GLC04195.60
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