| Description Of Item | Robert Simpson spent much of his spare time next to Simpson's bedside during his last illness. The volume starts with his uncle's return from London on 11th February and his last professional visit to Perth on 18th February. He took to his bed on 25th February and died on 6th May. Robert Simpson notes the bible chapters he read to his uncle on the last page. A page at the start and towards the middle of the volume have been torn out. |