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Image #1 of letter: David Anderson to Christina Anderson, 10 August 1794

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My Dearest C.
The Quadrupeds arrived here safe & well
this Afternoon. We slept last night at Noble House
We have had delightful Weather, and hitherto to a very
pleasant Journey. The Horse Quadrupeds have behaved
very well, and although mine is a little rough I find
no other Effect but that kind of Weariedness which
one would wish to find after a Journey ^{of 34 Miles in one Day} and Which
will probably ensure me a good sleep. I have
not heard of any Want of [?Diaclum] in the party .
Andrews looked a little chegran at seeing the
tremendous Mountains which environ the Devil’s
Cauldron.- As for poor John Allan his Complexion
retained as usual its rosy hue.- He is very careful
to see that every thing about Me is right.- I hear
William Elliot is at this place. We shall contrive to
see him in the Course of the Evening.- We expect to
reach Dumfries tomorrow to Dinner. I shall write
to You again the Day after.-
Since I wrote the above We have
Taken a Walk to the Well which is more than a Mile

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from the Town - James being a chemycal man (take Care
to read this Word right and dont substitute comical)
tasted the Water and declared that it was so good
that he would take another Draught tomorrow
Morning - For my Part I put it to my Lips
and I never wish to taste more of it. Having now
given You a full History of all the Adventures
we have yet met with I must wish you goodnight
for it is past nine and I was on Horseback
soon after 5 this morning. May God bless
You and our Dear pets. remember me to all
at S. [illeg] -
Yr ever affectionate
D. Anderson
Moffat ~~10.~~ Saturday
10: Aug: 1794.
James’ eye is better.

3290 - David Anderson to Christina Anderson, 10 August 1794