| Description | Letter from John Cowie, North Auchninna Cottage, to his son and daughter in which he informs them that the year they were born was 1853, on the 19 February; he describes the weather; he tells them the soldiers are getting on better in Africa since they got Lord Roberts; he has not heard from Annabella for some time; he had a letter from Charles two weeks ago; he was not able to work as much; he asks them to tell Joan that he was glad to have a letter from her, Clara should write to them next; he hopes to see them in the summer, 11 March 1900 |