23 January 1921 diary of Dr John Stewart Muir (1845-1938) of Selkirk

Less wind: some drizzle at times: was not at church. Walked to Backrow, W Port, Mavisbank + Wellwood Stables. Gave chlor[oform] for two cases at Viewfield¹ + sat at the accounts for the rest of the day + finished [the letter] R. Mousey² went to evening service.

¹ Viewfield was the Practice’s relatively new premises

² Helen Frances ‘Mousey’ Muir (1880-1963), Dr Muir’s third daughter and sometime housekeeper

[Source: Scottish Borders Archives & Local History Service SBA/657/24, Dr J S Muir of Selkirk, medical practitioner, journal for 1921]