Letter from Hugh Hume-Campbell to Alexander Hume-Campbell, written from London and dated 28 March 1769
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L 30/12/35/91, ‘Letter from Hugh Hume-Campbell (Lord Marchmont) to son Alexander Hume-Campbell, Lord Polwarth. Sent from London’
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Letter from Hugh Hume-Campbell to Alexander Hume-Campbell, written from London and dated 28 March 1769
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A letter from Hugh Hume-Campbell to his son Alexander Hume-Campbell dated 28 March 1769.
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The author begins by discussing his son’s medical complaint, urging him to consult Mr. Tissot, before turning to his son’s studies. He speaks of the difference between composition and analysis then recounts a meeting with an acquaintance, Mr Worsley, whose son had not written to him. He concludes by asking if Alexander has had the opportunity to see Voltaire.
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