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Saturday, October 21st
Stayed this day at [indecipherable] Mr Irvine and Graham to tea and supper
Sunday, 22nd
Rained very hard took a [indecipherable] to Saint Johns Church where we heard Mr [indecipherable] preach in the morning and Dr Chalmers in the afternoon going through the rain during the [indecipherable] between the service and sitting with my feet wet [indecipherable] a violent cold.
Monday, 23rd
Took a walk in the principal [indecipherable] look about us went to tea at Mr [indecipherable] had a call from Mr Scotts Brother who provided admission to the Museum and was kind enough to call and take us.
Tuesday, 24th
Went to the Museum passed through the college and Mr Graham a Gentleman who had a general card of entrance to that place followed us and from there we went to the High Church a very grand Cathedral built by the Roman Catholics 700 years ago a very interesting sight it was close to it stands the [indecipherable] Infirmary a very Grand building but did not visit it being too late in the day went to tea at Mr [indecipherable] Mr Hope’s partner had a little dinner around the young people.
Wednesday, 25th
Went to see the Manufacturers of making Cotton Balls Spinning Machines then took a walk round by the Clyde river and passed the Roman Catholic Chapel a very Grand Building. We also passed the Goal a very spacious building. Rain over night.
From the 28th of October to 1st of November was taken very ill of a violent cold and cough (Eliza and myself). Called in Dr King who attended 11 days we then began to get a little recovered we walked out a little. The 12th the 13th still recovering fast stayed at home the Doctor’s bill being £5.3.6. (I thought it a very exorbitant Demand I was bled with leeches to my Temples the 9th day of November).
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