Letter by Simon, Lord Lovat, to George, third Earl of Cromarty, 3rd July 1739
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Title
Letter by Simon, Lord Lovat, to George, third Earl of Cromarty, 3rd July 1739
Number of Facsimile
270
Type
Letter
Date
03/07/1739
Language
English
Originator(s)
Simon, Lord Lovat
Recipient(s)
George, third Earl of Cromarty
Transcription
Sir Rory Tutor of Shintail: I have it still ready to go along with me; I did design to Cause brush it and dress it up, but I was advised by some of your friends and mine to keep it in the old rusty dress it is in till I put it in your Lords[hi]p’s hands, which I am fully resolved to Do as soon as ever I am able to ride that length in any shape, for there is nothing I long more for than to have the honour to see your Lords[hi]p in your own house, for I am with the utmost esteem and respect
Beaufort 3d. July 1739
My Good Lord
Your Lords[hi]p’s most
Affectionate cousin,
Most obedient, and most
Humble Servant
Lovat
Beaufort 3d. July 1739
My Good Lord
Your Lords[hi]p’s most
Affectionate cousin,
Most obedient, and most
Humble Servant
Lovat
Size
156mm x 205mm
Number of copies held
63
Date recorded
09/06/2015
Citation
“Letter by Simon, Lord Lovat, to George, third Earl of Cromarty, 3rd July 1739,” School of History, Classics and Archaeology Teaching Collections, accessed January 12, 2025, http://collections.shca.ed.ac.uk/items/show/273.