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3 little trips together a very happy time in Edinburgh. they are so kind one can't help being happy with them. indeed all
the Dunbar people are the same. Mrs Dick the Pinkerton people lots more. Jane Mather was here the other night. She is very
well a good school? I have been reading with great interest your writings in Picturesque California they make me long to
see the country myself. Very many of my cousins have read your Mountains of California with great interest hope when you come
back again to see you too. They all live in Northumberland are Ann Gilroys children. Your mother Oct 19 1895 1 Westfield
Dunbar? My dear Cousin I have been a long time in answering your last kind letter, but it has not been for want of thinking
talking about you. We knew you were off to your beloved mountains again, and I thought I'd wait until I heard you had come
down among ordinary mortals. Mama Lunam? had your letter a few days ago we were all glad to hear you had had a nice time had
returned home safely. Very many thanks for your kind letter still kinder offer of a home with you your little girls 02043
4 and she were great friends the same ages, but my Aunt has been dead some years and my cousins all married I am going to
them next week for a month or two, but hope to hear from you. A letter will always find me here. This is my home house in
the meantimes. Will you give our kindest love to Mrs Muir your Girls with much love to you Believe me Your Affectionate
Cousin Susan M. Gilroy 19th Dec 1895 02043