Autograph letter signed with initials : Mertoun [near St. Boswells], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1807] Dec. 25.

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Autograph letter signed with initials : Mertoun [near St. Boswells], to the Marchioness of Abercorn, [1807] Dec. 25.

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Regretfully reporting the decline of Mr. Mackenzie's health, and discussing a possible solicitation to Lord Melville concerning the expected vacancy; discussing his employments and income in relation to the possible appointment to Mackenzie's post, hoping that he would not be required to give up his sherrifdom to accept it; mentioning that his annual income is about £1500 per year and noting that "the public has been very favourable but this is a precarious resource," but discussing his desires to save something for his family. Asking for her response to Marmion and wondering if the Marquis has read it.

1 item (4 p.) ; 25.1 cm

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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