
Your kind pc of Oct. 3rd '91 reached me today along with two good letters from Horace full to the brim & running over with—well with himself for surely he is sui generis & I bless the day that brought me within the circle of friendship & community with him.
My best thoughts to you for your p.c. & for its
affectionate message
to Fred Wild which I will convey to him at once.
I am sorry to hear that you are again having "bad times" & I sincerely hope that by this time your bad spell will have again passed off or at any rate moderated so as to leave you in comparative comfort
We dont quite know where J.W.W. is at present but we shall be hearing shortly I daresay.
Many thanks to you for sending off the
L. of G. to Humphreys
I have not yet heard of its arrival but will let you know, as doubtless H. himself will, when he receives it.
We have had a terrible storm here & are just getting thro it. The papers tell of great damage done both on land & sea. This morning was one of drenching rain but the afternoon cleared up & the good sun smiled again upon the grimy town. Alas that it is so grimy! Truly God made the country and man the town!

We shall all be glad to see J.W.W. again but we hope he will not hurry away from you this time & we are anxious that he shd stay as long as possible for his health's sake. He seems in good spirits & is having a real good time all through
With kindest regard to all your house & with best love to yourself
I remain Yours affectly J JohnstonP.S. Many thanks to you for mentioning my dear old Annan on your p.c.