OR2285/22a

Letter (five sheets) from Gurney Gow, writing from Kirkwall Hold, Kirkwall to Frederica in reply to a letter thanking for present of shortbread. Madame Goussaert’s pet name for Frederica ‘Piccola’

23 July 1891.

From: 1891 To: 1891

Gurney wanted to get rooms at Ballater ‘village very full’ details of walking tour in Colliston, Aberdeenshire with Jennie. details of holiday in Shetlands and Orkney. comments on fatal effects of influenza epidemic. ‘how nice it is, that you can be so fond of your daughter-in-law – long may this happy state of affection and confidence on both sides continue.’ sorry to hear Frederica’s arm swollen and stiff. ‘how wise . . .to have such accurate settlements in business matters with the young people.’ Frederica at Droitwich – mentions Orlebars new servants..

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Orlebar, Frederica St.John,
Gow, Gurney,
Goussaert

Kirkwall, Scotland, influenza, Droitwich, servants