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16 January 1787
Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826
to James Dundas
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
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