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17 May 1787
Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826
to James Dundas
Discusses their correspondence, his expectation of the birth of a new baby, and their father's health.
GLC02549.32
16 January 1787
Announces the birth of his daughter. Comments on problems he has riding horses. Seal intact.
GLC02549.33
25 January 1788
Mentions "pouring out Libations to Bacchus" and extends an open invitation to have a bottle of champagne with James whenever he decides to visit. Asks him to come to the capital and if he might be of "use to Mr Hastings on the approaching Trial?"...
GLC02549.34
8 February 1788
Dundas, Isabella, 1747-1823
Describes in detail a fire that injured three of their friends. Notes that the newspaper exaggerated the story, "tho' dreadful as it is." Written from Lombard Street in London.
GLC02549.35
10 February 1788
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
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
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
10 November 1779
Griffin, Cyrus, 1748-1810
to Burgess Ball
Takes "one moment to say that we have miscarried in Georgia; a storm was attempted against Savannah; ... lost about two hundred men- among others the brave General Pulaski." Possibly referring to his fellow Continental Congressmen, states "my...
GLC04377.05
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