Rev A Brandram
Aberdeen, 25th July 1845
My Dear Friend,
Mr. Hitchin's note received yesterday advertised me that feelings again prevail in the Committee about my quicker return than has been contemplated during the last two months, in consequence of renewed and more bitter attacks from our opponents. I shall keep what is indicated in mind, and act upon it in the best and wisest manner I can.
There is one thing I particularly want to recommend to you, and that is, a cancel in the heading of Luke xxii after the word "wine". I should be glad you would resolve on this at your very first meeting of Committee, that I might be able to state that it is altered, and the evil removed.
I remain,
Very Truly Yours,
James Thomson.