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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
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Ref NoMS 2814/3/2/31
TitleLetter, Alexander Leslie, Terrebonne to Dr Leslie, forwarded to Mill House, Pitcaithly, Bridge of Earn, on arrival Fordoun on 7 August
Date24 June 1832
Extent1 item
DescriptionGives 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.
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