| Description | Letter [damaged] from W. Wilkinson, Paris to Thomas Gordon, Cairness. Reports on unsuccessful attempts to trace Fabvier and others at Gordon's request [list in verso of letter MS 1160/20/710]. Comments at length on the troubled French political scene and the consequent dullness of Parisian life. He hopes that Scotland will be rescued from the 'Tory thraldom'. Also discusses Prince Otho's selection. |