Content Description | Endorsed: 'Lord Cockburn wishing the old cross to be restored - I wish he could see the ugliness of the new one'
Renews request of 30 years duration that the old cross be restored to its rightful place; states that the remains are on the lands of Drum near [Ibberton], but fears that it may be too late; reports that Sir Walter [Scott] stole a piece; asserts that Provost Black stated that it would cost £200.
Postmarks: 'CONLINTON NO 24 1851'; 'NOV 24 F 1851'
Stamp: 1d [red/blue]. |