44 HIsTORY OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN. 
John Mackay to George Houston, Parsley. 
Sir,—Mr. Winch of New Castle being on a Tour through Scot- 
land and having heard much of your Coal pits I have used the 
freedom of introducing to you if you will be so good point out 
what is most remarkable it will be highly gratifying 
I hope your young trees are thrivin 
With my best Compts. to the young Gentlemen, 
{ am Sir Your most ob Servt. 
(Signed) JOHN MACKAY. 
Botanic Garden, 
e I8ol. 
| Addressed] George Houston, Esqr., of Johnstone, By Paisley. 
John Mackay to Mr. M‘Combie, Inverness. 
Sir—The Bearer Mr. Winch of N. Castle being on 
Botanical and Mineralogical Tour through the Highlands, I have 
used the freedom of Introducing to you. If you will be so 
as point any thing remarkable in your neighbourhood it will 
be highly gratifying—Collector Ogilvie and Mr. Ar. Bruce 
desires to be remembered to you—The civilities you showed 
myself when I had the pleasure of waiting on you in Inverness, 
prevents my making any apology for troubling you at this time 
I am Sir Your most Ob". Hb‘. Servet. 
(Signed) JOHN Mackay. 
Botanic Garden, 
Leith walk, June 3rd 
[ Addressed] Mr. M‘Combie, Rector, Academy, Inverness. 
