L30/12/51/5

Letter from William Robertson, London, to Alexander Hume-Campbell, Lord Polwarth. Writer was concerned on hearing from Fordyce that his Lordship had been suffering from a cold, cough and brown spittle, but has now been assured that the symptoms have disappeared, and that his Lordship is healthier than when he left Nice.

25 Aug 1778

From: 1778 To: 1778

Considers Fordyce is right in proposing a consultation, though considers his Lordship is as safe under Fordyce's management than that of any other man. The thought of leaving Wrest must be distressing, but the west of England is milder than the meridian of Wrest or London. If his Lordship were to reside in London for the winter so as to give Drs. Warren and Fordyce the opportunity to see him often this would counterbalance the good effects of the different climate the writer proposes. The writer is flattered by the confidence his Lordship places in him. When in Nice, the writer was able to observe the different appearances of his Lordship's disorder and felt himself fully the judge of what should be done. Now, the case is altered; the writer cannot venture to give an opinion where so many of superior abilities are at hand. The writer does not have an M.D. [medical degree], but may endeavour to obtain one. Sorry that his Lordship should have put himself to the trouble of money matters on the writer's account. Lord Marchmont is the person the writer is to look to, and he may be angry at Lord Polwarth sending and at the writer receiving it. The Duke of Argyll is going to Scarborough and insists the writer accompanies him.Will return in about six weeks.

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Robinson, William,
Robertson, William,
Hume-Campbell, Alexander (2nd Baron Polwarth),
Campbell, John [5th Duke of Argyll],
Fordyce, William,
Warren,
Hume-Campbell, Hugh (Earl of Marchmont)

personal correspondence, illness