Dalmuir Hill July 19th 1852 My dearest Donald I was delighted when Papa brought me a letter on Saturday. I had quite given up hopes of having one on Friday as they told Johnny at the Post Office that there were none for us and when Papa came home and told me he had not got one by the policeman I felt very much disappointed and quite uneasy for I was sure my darling never would allow an opportunity to pass without writing unless he was ill. I could scarcely sleep all night and I can not tell you how happy your letter made me the next day. We had a tolerable day yesterday and I went to church in the morning. Papa did not go as he did not feel well. He has not looked well for more than a week. The bad weather has prevented him taking exercise.