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Telegrams: Gatehouse, 2 miles Stations: Dromore, Portpatrick R'y 7 miles or Kirkudbright, G. & S.W.R'y 10 miles. Ardwall, Gatehouse of Fleet. N.B. [handwritten notes in pencil: '1902?' and 'Easter week (see over)', with blue ink tick]

Thursday My dear Mother

I arrived here yesterday [crossed out with] in a snow storm, having left London in beautiful summer weather. I travelled by the Midland which is the most comfortable line i[n] the world. Johnnie met me at Dromore with a new horse & for those ten miles I should think we hold the world's record. It was pitch dark as we swung round corners like

a railway train. Johnnie is alone, but Mrs Jameson comes today with a High-Church English cousin who (it being Easter week) wants to go to early service every morning. Johnnie says his R.P soul boils at the thought.

I will be home on Monday at 4 in the afternoon at St Enoch's. I sent off my box yesterday. I have got the key with me, so I will open it

when I come.

I have been having pistol practice all morning. I am going out riding in the afternoon. I am glad you enjoyed your time in Fife. I am afraid I have no more news

With love to all

your affectionate son

John