******************************************************************************************************************************************************* This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************* a good letter to the factor Malcolm Dundee, Scotland 1862 Aug 8 William Mackay Pitfure to J Peacock "My Mother desires me write that she is quite asheamed for how long the spring rent is unpayed she begs to let you know that she did not sell any cattle this year her cattle were so lean that they would not sell at Clashmore market and the last kyle market was so bad that they could not be sold she hopes the next market will be better and that she will be able to pay her rent she wishes me to let you know that her Crop did not turn out well att all The last two years, a good deal of it last harvest went away by a great speat that was in the river then we had to be trailing the stooks out of the watter with a very dark night and in danger of getting ourselvs drowned My Mother wishes to thank you kindly for the patience you have with her for the rent and the first time you come the way to be so kind as call she is anxious to see you"