I shall be glad to know when this reaches your lordship's hands, for I will be sorry if it should happen to be of an old [fol. 471.] date before it is delivered.
That God Almighty may bless and reward your lordship with all happiness both here and hereafter, for the many seasonable instances of compassion and relief you have shewn to the necessitous and deserving, is the hearty and earnest prayer of, My Lord, Your lordship's very much obliged and most humble servant,
Robert Forbes.
Citadel of Leith, October 21st, 1747.
Copy of a Letter to me, Robert Forbes.
13 Oct. 1747
[fol. 472.] Reverend Dear Sir,—You'l received from the bearer all that was to the for of the weast coat[208] that the P. gave to me; because nobody could get it where I put it till I came home myself. Likwise tow of the buttons that war in it.
I cou'd not get that from Kingsburgh you desired me ——[209]; however he has it. I have more to tell you when I see ——.
Writ to me by the bearer. Mind me most kindly to Lady Bruce and all acquantance, especiall Lady Balmirina and her sister. I'm your very humble servant,