| Description | To Alexander Irvine at Rome from Alexander Forbes Irvine ne in Schivas. Replying to a letter of 16 July in which his father stated he had reached Paris safely but had been suffering from a bowel complaint. Mentions the earthquake of 16 August 1816, the death of Mr Simpson of Barrack in a shooting accident, and other local events. Is glad to hear that the Bourbons are becoming more popular. |