| Description | Letter dated 3 September 1882 to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., Balinakil, Clachan, Argyleshire, regretting that he will miss Sambourne's visit to Aberdeen and consequently the chance of painting him, Sambourne may do a self-portrait, portrait of G.D. Leslie not as good as Macdonald had hoped, Gibson has received an appointment worth £900 a year, reference to visitors on 'looting expeditions'. |