Rev A Brandram
Glasgow, 13th Oct. 1845
My Dear Friend,
The accompanying letter of the 11th should have been forwarded on Saturday, but I was hindered in finishing it in time for the post.
I have not as yet heard from you on the China subject I noticed in the 4th. I said to Mr. Paton that there must be some misunderstanding in regard to this matter, as I had always understood the state of things to be quite different from what he had heard from his friend. I felt anxious to be able to explain things to him, and looked for your answer to my note to this end. But I shall not be able to do it now I fear, as I purpose leaving this city about the time this note arrives in Earl Street. Yet I may hear from you tomorrow or next day.
I have heard you have been as far North as Durham. I always wonder how you can travel so much with so much secretariship on hand. I rejoice in the power given you to do so much work.
I hope Mrs Brandram, and Miss B. are well. Please to remember me kindly to them.
I remain, My Dear Friend,
Affecty. Yours,
James Thomson.