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;… read more
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;… read more
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… read more
Cadzow, Newport on Tay. - Would have sought an introduction through Mr Hedderwick of the Glasgow Citzen or Professor Nichol, but both are troubled a present. Is seeking pension from Her Majesty's Bounty for her own literary services and those of her late… read more
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].
Account of inauguration , quoting speeches of H. G. Bell etc. Including letters from Marian James and John Nichol.