The Mary Hamilton Papers : Letter from Francis Napier, 8th Lord Napier, to Mary Hamilton
Napier, Francis Scott, 8th Lord
The Mary Hamilton Papers
<p style='text-align: justify;'>Letter from Francis Napier, 8th Lord Napier, to Mary Hamilton. He discusses general news including a wedding he attended, Hamilton's health, and thoughts of marriage. He writes that he has a ‘sincere attachment’ but that it is a secret from his family for the moment. The woman in question is of noble birth and has a good fortune. He means to propose to her but wishes to wait for some time before he does so. </p><p style='text-align: justify;'>Dated at Edinburgh.</p>