Letter from John Cowie, North Auchninna Cottage, to his son and daughter 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 11 March 1900