with whom I go out for private lessons in the different branches I require for the special object which you have in view and what I rather anticipated before you mentioned it. I make English almost the essential study and for the sake of getting well versed in grammar I feel so inclined to begin Latin. You will at present be so engrossed this letter will be almost an intrusion upon your time but I shall feel anxious even to get a paper to see what is really to be the issue of this affair. Catherine and all friends are well. I saw Uncle before I left Edinburgh. He heard from you lately. I hope little Douglas is well. Your affect.sister Annabella McLean