Ffeil 7016. - (A) Letter: F[rancis] W[alker] Drummond from Peebles, to [Sir] James [Walker Drummond at Clovelly Court, Bideford],

He encloses a copy of Mr. Ranken's letter. Mr. Ranken's insinuations are just what might be expected from a low minded man like him. The best way of proceeding is to drop Mr. R altogether. The writer's mother has left Mr. Ranken, and her business for the future is to be conducted b Mr. Maconochie. (B) Letter: Captain [F.W.] Drummond to Tho[ma]s Ranken, ESQ., S.S.C., at 68 Queen Street, Edinburgh. The style of Mr. Ranken's letter precludes all further correspondence. The writer has communicated to Sir James Drummond the recipient's letter.