| Description Of Item | Addressed to Charles Oliphant in Gottenburg. He encloses papers relating to the Institution thus far (not included) and complains that the men involved are 'timid, narrow-minded and unsteady' and have contributed no money so far to the expenses. He notes the widespread appreciation of benefit societies amongst the working classes and the prospects of a universal benefit society. He reports the news that the Lord Provost called the troops out against the rebellious people of Leith and that it has been the hottest summer he remembers. See also MPI/4/2/73. |