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3. at the beginning of the year. Personally I am thankful to tell you that I enjoy very good health for my age, barring,
sight and hearing, both of which are beginning to fail me - Sans eyes sans ears et? c After four score, we must expect such
failures. I see your friend Murdoch occasionally we talk about you. - I forgot to mention that my son Willie has at last
married - I thou? ght that he and his friend Renn el? were confirmed bachelors, but Willie has shown him a good example. He
appears to have made a good 4. choice and they are both very happy.- We are still going on quietly? in the old house
at Drummond Place where we still hope to see you once more.- If you are not too long in revisiting old Scotland - Yours
very sincerely, David Douglas P.S. If my dear wife knew that I am sending you this illegible she would be sorry if I did
not send her kind regards.