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  <dc:title>Letter from James Hay Beattie to James Beattie</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Letter from James Hay Beattie, Aberdeen, to James Beattie, asking about his father's journey; telling his father he is well and his mother thinks he is a very good boy.  Letter mentions Mary Beattie's health; hopes James Beattie returns home safely and in good health and asks to hear from him.

"Dear Papa
Both Mama and I Wish much to hear that your journey has agreed with you.  I am perfecly [sic] well, and Mama bids me tell you that I am a Very good boy.  She is as well as when you left her, but is sorry that the weather is so unfavourable.  We beg of you to be very careful of yourself, that you may come home to us in good health.  We expect to see you on Friday next, and wish to hear from you as often as you can before that time.  Give our Comp.ts to all our friends.  I ever will be your Affectionate, and most dutiful Son
[Signed] J. H. Beattie".</dc:description>
  <dc:date>11 April 1775</dc:date>
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