Genealogical account of the Barclays of Urie

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From the Earl of 'Perth to Robert Barclay,
of Urie.
" Snt, Edinburgh, Oct. 12, 1680.
" I had one indeed from ydu two weeks ago, but
had so little leisure since, that I ventured upon your
goodness, and took some moments to myself, which
should have been yours, could I have wrote as
easily, as my heart was full of the sense of your
kindness.
" This goes by Mr. Falconer, an occasion I would
not let go without telling you, that your friend here
is still mindful of you and your concerns, nor wants
he any solicitations to do you all the kindness I could
promt him to, for he was as zealous that way as I can
be, but no occasion has offered since, and Sir William
Purvis is considered as interested in all his proposals :
but of this more afterwards. I shall this evening speak
to the Duke, of that affair of Calder's, and if I cannot
get a distinct answer now by the Aberdeen post, you
shall have it shortly. Viscount of Arbuthnot shall not
be forgot, but you will believe I have some reason to
delay it, when I tell you I have, though I dare not let
you know what it is at present: he's well in the
Duke's esteem, so the thing will be easy. I am glad
to hear from you, and should be much more so to do
you any service: 1 hope you believe better things of