| Description | Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Smiles, 4, Pembroke Gardens, Kensington, London, thanking him for his letter, busy getting signatures for a memorial to the Queen on behalf of Edward, meeting with Charles Darwin in this cause and his impressions, 'He is a most delightful man, full of conversation, and with a most penetrating insight', he has thanked the Rev. Mr. Beverly for his help, appreciation of letter from Hook, 'He is evidently one of the right sort', the Times has published an item about Edward and his salver, 'The Aberdeen Committee is first rate. Surely Edward will now be compensated for his awful sufferings when exhibiting his 'beasts' in Bon Accord so many years ago', Miss Smiles has married a sailor, all their children are now married, 'the only child left at home is Grannie - 85 years old. We have impressed upon her the importance of not leaving us, and going to marry a sailor', hoping to see Macdonald soon, 22 December 1876 |