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James Adam diary: 1857-1863 (Ms. Codex 1948)
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Thursday 13 Went to Edinr. Met Struthers &ce. returned early to Portobello with Willie by way of Jacks Lodge gate & Duddingstone had a walk in the evening Andw. Anderson & party called Willie & I out (Andrew who has just returned from Australia & his father have previously called upon me in London)
Friday 14 Went to Edinr. Called on Andw. Anderson. (his sister very ill) Went with him to make various calles at Leith St. Terrace. Saw Finlay an Australian lady of Andrews acquaintance. Andrew Paton at the Brewery &ce had lunch at the Rainbow
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Andw. left to go to funeral. returned to Portobello about 4. found letter from Miller asking me to be in London tomorrow morning wrote saying I was unable. Andw Anderson Finlay. Paton &ce came to Portobello in the evening & played American bowls.
Saturday 15th. After a dip & short walk breakfast &ce went to p'pans per Coach to Musselburgh. after seeing Mrs. A. called on Miss Turner. spent 3/4 of an hour. Mrs. R. at Mrs. Acheson's. little Katie [?] went with me said good bye called at Miss Paterson's saw Mary & Martha. Mary now talkative & free & easy since she