I am,
With the warmest sincerity, Sir,
Your obliged humble servant,—R. B
LXXXIV.
TO JAMES HOY, ESQ.
AT GORDON CASTLE, FOCHABERS.
[In singleness of heart and simplicity of manners James Hoy is said, by one who knew him well, to have rivalled Dominie Sampson: his love of learning and his scorn of wealth are still remembered to his honour.]
Edinburgh, 6th November, 1787.
Dear Sir,