21st August 1873 ".....I entered here nine years ago. My possession would be continued as long as I conducted the business in a satisfactory manner and that I have done. Until recently the business here has barely provided a living. I have greatly improved the garden - planted new bushes and trees. I have also laid ...
This letter was sent from Forgan School by Mrs Cameron to the mother of Annie Myles (on left in photo) in 1905. Annie was leaving school aged 13 to become a maid at 'Woodstock', 59 Cupar Road.
Letter to Willie Rankine from Garnet Wilson about their memories of the icy weather in the winter of 1894-1895.Willie Rankine had grown up at Woodhaven and Garnet Wilson in Newport. His father G L Wilson was the founder and owner of G L Wilson's department store in Dundee. Garnet Wilson served on Newport Town Council ...
Letter from British Transport Commission in acknowledgement and appreciation of the assistance given to victims of Wormit rail accident by Stationmaster's wife Mrs Henderson and daughter Margaret. A reward of 5 guineas (£5.25) each was enclosed.