To Alexander Irvine at Rome from Alexander Forbes Irvine in Schivas Has received his father's letter of 16 February [1817], the only one that to have arrived safely since his father has been in Rome. His wife is now on a visit to Mrs Knight of Pittodrie, who is not expected to recover from her present illness. Mentions the mood at local militia meetings and gives other news of local matters. 20 March 1817