_Citadel of Leith, October 21st, 1747._
Copy of a Letter to me, ROBERT FORBES.
[Sidenote: 13 Oct. 1747]
[Sidenote: _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.
[208] See ff. 263, 264, 265.
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 ----.
[209] See f. 239 and footnote, f. 380.
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,
(_Sic subscribitur_)
MAL. MACLEOD.
Rasay, October 13, 1747.
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_N.B._--The original of the above is to be found among my papers.