| Administrative History | Margaret Leith was a granddaughter of Anna Margaretta Gregory who married John Forbes of Blackford, Aberdeenshire in 1784. Anna Margaretta was the sister of James Gregory (1753 - 1821), Reverend William Gregory (1761 - 1803) and John Gregory (c1762 - 1783). |
| Description | Letter from Margaret Leith, Canaan Lodge, Edinburgh, to Sir Philip Spencer Gregory thanking him for his gift of the 'Records'. She instructs him to tell Edith to rest at Folkstone and Switzerland and not to write to her. she also tells him that Mrs Smith will be grateful for the trouble he has taken for Mr Boyle, that Lizzie sends her best wishes and love to Edith and Etta, 5 August [1887]. |