2110-3-2-28

76, PORTLAND PLACE, W.

Sept: 15: 17

My dearest wee Mother

This is a lovely bright day. I go down to Kent at 1, & Susie & the children and I are going to tea at a house called Stonewalls, where Mr John is to have his first lesson in fishing.

I had a small dinner last night

for Mr McCormick - Milner, Sir William Robertson & Sir Joseph Maclay. Maclay is a very nice fellow, & I think he is very able too. What a lot of bereavement his family has had!

I am in my new rooms at the F.O. now. They are much better, for I have got Sandy &

Mrs Killick close beside me. Susie writes that the children are well. You will be lonely with Nan at Achnacloich. I do hope the change does her good.

I want you to come & visit us in October when we get settled in London. Please try. It would do you a lot of good, & the

children are missing you.

I have just finished a long report for Carson. I am now beginning vol XIX of my History.

Much love to all

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John