History of the Fife Pitcairns

CANON PITCAIRN'S LIFE AT ECCLES. 299
From The Lady C. L. Russell, in reference to her Mother's
Accident, to The Rev. James Pitcairn, Eccles Vicarage,
Manchester.
Kelso, April 19th, 1867,
Friday.
My dear James, — My mother is, I am thankful to say, going on
quite well, and the Dr says there is no cause for anxiety ; but she
has had a severe shake, and one (if not two) ribs are broken. She
was thrown with great violence on her right side. Blanche's face
is severely cut, not deeply fortunately, and her arm and shoulder
much bruised, but she is doing perfectly well. We have much cause
for thankfulness in things being no worse.
My mother's best love ; of course she will be quite crippled for
a time, as it is her right side and arm.
I hope you are all well. Little George and I came here more
than a week ago, and G. arrives on Wednesday. Susan's love with
mine, — I remain, Yours very affectionately,
Charlotte L. Russell.
June 5th, Thursday. Our School Procession through the
village — 671 boys and girls, 54 teachers.
8^ August. Preached Annual Sermon re Cheetham College
at the Cathedral, and dined with the Feoffees at the College
after.
Note. — This is a most interesting old place. Founded by
Sir Humphrey Cheetham in Queen Elizabeth's time, it
is the oldest building in Manchester.
gth, Friday. Dined at the Tootals', to meet the Judges.
Judges Bovill and Smith, and the High Sheriff.
yth October. Went to Floors by 9.20 train, arrived 7 p.m.
All very kind.
Sth, Tuesday. Shooting. R. Prescott, Bowmont, W. Dyke,
M.P., and self.
gth, Wednesday. Shoot.
10th. Floors.
nth. Floors.
12th. Floors. George Russell saw Willy's 1 name in Lord
John Russell's list for Charterhouse.
13th, Sunday. Went to the kirk.
1 His eldest son.