237 - Christina Findlay to David Anderson, 16 December 1787
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Sir
I received yours this day, and return you
thanks for the high opinion you have of me, at the
same time you give me leave to assure you, I have at present
determined to remain perfectly free of an engagement.
the nature of which, is so very interesting to my future
happiness. The meetings you mention Believe
me, were entirely without my knowledge; and the
consequences of them distressing to me. I shall be
happy to retain the friendship you offer, but from
our short acquaintance, more you cannot expect
from me, I am Sir,
Your Obedient Humble Servant
Christina Findlay
North Norwich
Decr 16th
[f.3v]
Dec 16. 1787
Miss F.
David Anderson Esqr
of
St Germains
Sir
I received yours this day, and return you
thanks for the high opinion you have of me, at the
same time you give me leave to assure you, I have at present
determined to remain perfectly free of an engagement.
the nature of which, is so very interesting to my future
happiness. The meetings you mention Believe
me, were entirely without my knowledge; and the
consequences of them distressing to me. I shall be
happy to retain the friendship you offer, but from
our short acquaintance, more you cannot expect
from me, I am Sir,
Your Obedient Humble Servant
Christina Findlay
North Norwich
Decr 16th
[f.3v]
Dec 16. 1787
Miss F.
David Anderson Esqr
of
St Germains
[f.3]
Sir
I received yours this day, and return you
thanks for the high opinion you have of me, at the
same time you give me leave to assure you, I have at present
determined to remain perfectly free of an engagement.
the nature of which, is so very interesting to my future
happiness. The meetings you mention Believe
me, were entirely without my knowledge; and the
consequences of them distressing to me. I shall be
happy to retain the friendship you offer, but from
our short acquaintance, more you cannot expect
from me, I am Sir,
Your Obedient Humble Servant
Christina Findlay
North Norwich
Decr 16th
[f.3v]
Dec 16. 1787
Miss F.
David Anderson Esqr
of
St Germains
Sir
I received yours this day, and return you
thanks for the high opinion you have of me, at the
same time you give me leave to assure you, I have at present
determined to remain perfectly free of an engagement.
the nature of which, is so very interesting to my future
happiness. The meetings you mention Believe
me, were entirely without my knowledge; and the
consequences of them distressing to me. I shall be
happy to retain the friendship you offer, but from
our short acquaintance, more you cannot expect
from me, I am Sir,
Your Obedient Humble Servant
Christina Findlay
North Norwich
Decr 16th
[f.3v]
Dec 16. 1787
Miss F.
David Anderson Esqr
of
St Germains
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Christina Findlay to David Anderson, 16 December 1787
A short, polite letter from Christina that says ‘I shall be happy & retain the Friendship you offer, from our short acquaintance, more you cannot expect from me’.
Anderson Papers
BL MS Add 82675 3
British Library
1787
12
16
North Berwick [Scotland]
St Germains [Longniddry, Scotland]
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Person: Christina Anderson
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- talking
- visiting
- distress
- happy
- worried
self
courting