Travel Diaries and Journals

Travel Diaries and Journals

Pages That Mention Mary Hindmarsh

James Adam diary: 1857-1863 (Ms. Codex 1948)

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with Annie Greig & Mary & Jamie Hindmarsh assistance going up Hill. "The Skedadler" "Brown & Alexr. Allen" independent excursionists. G.B. & Soda Water at top Old Johnstons Cellar in the rocks. returned by Hills to St Anthony's John A very attentive to Cousin M.K.H. (jealous) Went to Holyrood visited Queen Mary's Apartments, Old Chapel &ce. Mrs I & Annie Greig leaving previously. Walked back by way of Canongate Saw (Dr. As.) youth) parted at South Bridge. returned to Portobello.

Augt. 7th. went to Edinr by coach about 11 o.cl. Met Ritchie at foot of Bridge walked with him to P.O. & back to

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Frederick St left hin there on returning by Princes St. at the foot of Hanover Street. Met Mary & Jamie Hindmarsh. Knowing that Prince & Princess of Wales were in the Castle [struck through: went] asked them to go. after waiting in Castle Hill 5 or 10 minutes saw them come out. Crossed the hill saw them again. to avoid crowd went down Castle Stairs & saw them pass a third time. returned by the Mound & the Carriages again passed on their way to the Hotel ('Douglasses') too far off to see. Went to west end of Princes St. with Mary & Jamie met the rest of the party going to see the prince &c. asked to lunch with Mary & Jamie at Eaton Sq. rain came on

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Andw. left to go to funeral. returned to Portobello about 4. found letter from Miller asking me to be in London tomorrow morning wrote saying I was unable. Andw Anderson Finlay. Paton &ce came to Portobello in the evening & played American bowls.

Saturday 15th. After a dip & short walk breakfast &ce went to p'pans per Coach to Musselburgh. after seeing Mrs. A. called on Miss Turner. spent 3/4 of an hour. Mrs. R. at Mrs. Acheson's. little Katie [?] went with me said good bye called at Miss Paterson's saw Mary & Martha. Mary now talkative & free & easy since she

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