Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
Level | Item |
Ref No | MS 2814/3/2/31 |
Title | Letter, Alexander Leslie, Terrebonne to Dr Leslie, forwarded to Mill House, Pitcaithly, Bridge of Earn, on arrival Fordoun on 7 August |
Date | 24 June 1832 |
Extent | 1 item |
Description | Gives statistics of deaths, etc. in recent cholera epidemic in Montreal; describes "cure" prescribed by man supposed to be St Roch from the other world; family has come out here to escape infection after death of groom; fears revolution will follow after defeat of Reform Bill; a note is appended by G[race] L[eslie], the forwarder of the letter, expressing thanks for preservation of nephew and relatives. |
Access Status | Open |