Describes his experiences in court; talks about their mutual friend J. W. Whittaker [letter completed 1812-8-11].
Describes his experiences in court; talks about their mutual friend J. W. Whittaker [letter completed 1812-8-11].
Philosophizes about life [letter completed 1812-9-11].
About the lady JG intends to marry; also JG's law practice.
Congratulates JH on becoming Senior Wrangler.
Plans for coming to London.
Writes to JH to encourage him to come to London.
Writes of his journey back to Edinburgh, and of his intended wife.
Law business is good; JG's intended desires to meet JH.
Asks JH if he would read and criticize a manuscript of JG's.
Note to accompany JG's manuscript [see JG's 1813-6-21].
Thanks for the criticism [see JG's 1813-6-21]; is considering publication.
Has had manuscript [see JG's 1813-7-14] privately printed with the title Crispin, only six copies and not for sale.
Encourages JH to get rid of his hatred of infants.
Encourages JH's decision to become a barrister; comments on the joys of marriage.
About the opportunities in law.
Encourages JH to come to visit; more about the study of law.
Thanks for essays JH sent; John Playfair was impressed by them. JG is writing material in favor of a Glasgow/Edinburgh canal.
JG to be a father, has bought a new house, and urges JH to marry.
Family news; encourages JH to read Jane Austen's novels.
Family and law business news.