2 mother I at Cmas time. I am very sorry to say Mother is very feeble does not get out of bed now I have had to get a woman
into the house instead of a young girl, I am so glad that I am keeping afoot. Susan Gilroy has 3 come to-day for a few
days on her way to Edinbro. I have not seen any of the Hays illegible summer James is not able to brave now Mrs Hay did not
come to Scotland. Your are always busy writing but I daresay you will