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On printed notepaper, 21 Maxwell Street, Glasgow. - He and Hedderwick are taken aback by Buchanan's note to Mrs Gray. Houghton should see the enclosed correspondence soon, including Macmillan's 'kind, practical letter'; has arranged it by date for Maclehose to number.

Belle Hill, Bexhill. - Astonished by Mrs Gray's attitude which is very different from her late husband's; will send poems directly to Lord Houghton but warns that some will damage David Gray's reputation; offended by doubts as to his best intentions and wishes to sever connection with the Grays and 'an atmosphere in which I breathe so painfully'.

Merkland, Kirkintilloch. - Glad Buchanan's publisher [Alexander Strahan] entrusts the new edition [of her son's works] to Macmillan; asks Buchanan to return David's work to Mr Freeland for assessment by Lord Houghton, Mr Hedderwick and Sheriff Bell; hopes Buchanan will assist in promoting the book when it is published; [no signature].

On printed notepaper, Herald Office, Glasgow. - Buchanan now reports that Strahan has decided Macmillan had better retain the poems; holding a pen still painful.

On printed notepaper, Herald Office, Glasgow. - Since seeing Logan, has been ill with a fever 'like lightning on the brain'. Buchanan writes that Strahan now offers two thirds of the profits from publication of David Gray's poems; asks Logan to consider in the light of Macmillan's offer, and indicate decision.

On printed notepaper, Herald Office, Glasgow. - Robert Buchanan wishes to publish David Gray's poems through Strahan. Mrs Gray should consult Matthew or David Buchanan before deciding.

Belle Hill, Bexhill. - His regard for her late husband. Recommends his publisher Strahan for the new edition of her son's poetry; Freeland will explain terms. Offers any other help he can.

On printed notepaper for 21 Maxwell Street, Glasgow. - Mrs Gray brought the enclosed notes from Buchanan and Freeland. Logan does not think Buchanan is reliable: some time ago Miss James advised David Gray's late father to delay publishing a new edition but recommended Buchanan, to whom many manuscripts were sent; hopes Macmillan can undertake publication instead as Logan does not wish to be associated with Buchanan.

On printed notepaper, Macmillan and Co... 16 Bedford Street, Covent Garden, W.C., London. - Buchanan cannot publish [David Gray's poems] without Mrs Gray's consent. Macmillan could offer her say £50 for the rights and a royalty per copy sold; no great profits anticipated, but David Gray could be dissociated from Buchanan's mediocrity. The late father's alleged authorisation might be a problem; asks if it is worth wrangling over; perhaps Buchan could edit the poems under supervision to curb his vulgarity. Possible purchase of copyright by David Gray's Glasgow friends. Postscript: might call with [W. Aldis] Wright; 'We are going to walk down from London to Glasgow & beg our way'.

Account of ceremony in the 'Auld Aisle' burial ground near Kirkintilloch, quoting speeches of H. G. Bell and others.

On printed notepaper for 21 Maxwell Street, Glasgow. - The editor of the influential Herald agreed to send a reporter to cover the inauguration of the David Gray monument; wished Houghton had been present; speeches of Sheriff Bell and Mr Hedderwick; sends copies of Herald [no longer present].

On printed notepaper for 21 Maxwell Street, Glasgow. - Is glad the inscription for David Gray's memorial is to be little altered, though preferred first draft. Sheriff Bell and Mr Maclehose approved version received this morning and Mr Hedderwick has printed it; encloses copies, including the only printed copy of original draft [no longer present]. David Gray's dates have now been added, a poignant last touch by the three most deeply involved in his case.

Farm Lodge, Petersham, Surrey. - Requests permission to reprint Strafford letters in a biography; seeks literary employment or a teaching post; worn out by caring for her insane brother; has had two grants from the Literary Fund and medical treatment from David Gray's friend Dr. Lane of Sudbrook Park; now needs work to finance research.

Sheriff Chambers, Glasgow. - Houghton's final version of the inscription [for the monument to David Gray] will be adopted verbatim; encloses copy of text [no longer present] as printed for use of the sculptor [John Mossman].

Including: two photographs of David Gray's brother Matthew, HOUG/376-377 (1865);
photographs of Gray's mother Ann and brother Andrew, HOUG/9/378-379 (1860s?);
MS poem to Richard Monckton Milnes, 'supposed to have been written after David's last visit to England' (1861), with printed verses, HOUG/9/380-383
Printed notice re monument to David Gray, HOUG/9/384 (1865);

Enclosing letter from David Gray to Dr Parks Smith, [Jan. 1861].

With verse.