Aberdeenshire epitaphs and inscriptions : with historical, biographical, genealogical, and antiquarian notes / by John A. Henderson (1907)
Henderson, John Alexander, d.1929 · Aberdeen : Printed for the Subscribers, 1907 · leaf 412
HenryDundas, Viscount Melville, men of ancientvirtue, this tribute, from the most durablenative marble—than which their fame shall bemore lasting—is given by James Ferguson ofPitfour, in the year of Salvation, 1816. Mr Ferguson was a noted wit, and couldgive and take hard knocks. He forms… … OLD DEER. 385 He had a favourite valet, named John,who considered himself not the least im-portant in the trio Pitt, Pitfour, andme. On one occasion this servantreceived a letter from the Duchess — Dear John, — Come to Gordon Castle on and bring your master with you. Not knowing how to answer, John…
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