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76, PORTLAND PLACE, W.

Sep: 14: 17

My dearest wee Mother

I was glad to get Nan's letter this morning. No, I was not in Edinburgh nor am I going to Glasgow to speak. I hope you had a pleasant time in Edinburgh. You will be without Nan now. I will write to her at

Achnacloich [ST: Argyllshire]. I hope she gets a good rest there, for it is a lovely place.

Susie went back yesterday afternoon. I had a very busy day. Sandy came back & dined with me. To night we have a small dinner for the American, McCormick. I have got James Baird, one of

my staff, to have it at his house. Sir William Robertson, Milner, Sir J. Maclay & others are coming.

Russia has become pure comic opera. It looks as if Kerensky were going to win. It is rather like Lloyd George at the head of the Home Defence Troops marching against Douglas Haig.

I like Nan's suggested dedication for her book very much. Poor old

Walter will have a busy time controlling the food of Peeblesshire. I go down to Kent to-morrow afternoon - our last week-end. If Carson is back in time from the Front I hope to get away for a few days next Thursday.

Much love to all

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John