| Description | J.J.Stephens to Charles Mackenzie Fraser. He congratulates Charles on the birth of their 5th living child, Eleanor, on 9th August 1824. He also commiserates on the death of Jane's brother, Captain Robert Hay on board the 'H.M.S. Delight' off Mauritius. He gives details of Naval ship movements, and ends by warning Charles not to ruin Castle Fraser and to 'preserve its antiquity, & avoid explosions of gaz.' Written from Lisbon. Dated 18th June 1825 |