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pink to purple remind him of nothing so
much as Beerbohm Tree in "Herod".

There is a small reunion of the inhabitants of
Peeblesshire being got up here, at which I am
asked to preside. I am also lecturing to the Philosophical
Society next month.

I am very well, & the weather could not be
better though we made it ourselves. Every morning
at 6 I either ride or walk for an hour, & it
is perfectly delicious. I hope you will have a good
summer after your stormy winter.

With much love to all

Your affectionate son

John