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1698.] OF THE EARLS OF CASSILLIS. 37
have delivered to Mr Seatoii in order to be sent to you for your
Son and hartily wish it had beene ten thousand times better for
his saike be pleas' d to present my humble Service to your Lad}'
and Daughter Deare Deare Sir Archibald faireweell.
26. Alexander, Lord Montgomerie, to Sir Archibald
Kennedy.
Thanking him for his present of a setter dog. 25th
June 1698.
Eglintoune June 25
98
Sir
I am verie sorie it never was in my pour to shew the friend-
ship I have for you, it hes hitherto concisted in naked profes-
sions. I have all the sence of your so kindlay accepting thes I
am capable, and if ever it lay in my way you shall have no reson
to complen of my actions.
I am much oblidged to you for the dog you have sent me,
setting being the onlay sport I am like to have the next seson
but you writt the doge is out and your man tells me Murdochs
in your countrie, besids my wife likes mour-foull and I would
take ane day or tuos sport or I goe to Edinburgh all which has
made me return this doge and sent my fout man along for the
other you writt off. I hope you will excuse this fredom and
beleve me in all sinceretay to be
Sir
Your faithfull Servant
MONTGOMERIE.
Be pleased to give my humble service to your Lady.

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