8 February 1904 diary of Dr John Stewart Muir (1845-1938) of Selkirk

A miserable day again with fog + sleet. Was thrice at Abbotsford Road. Drove in the morning. Went back with the 2.30 train + drove at night. Got a second nurse to help. Mrs Brydon¹ looks seriously ill. [text deleted] Went to meeting of the Organ Committee about raising the organ half a tone. Letter from Patrick.²

¹ Isabella Brydon née Howie (about 1841-), the wife of Adam Brydon, farmer, lived at 21 Abbotsford Road, Galashiels, Selkirkshire. She died 9 February 1904, aged 63, of “pneumonia 8 days”. certified by “John S Muir M.B. +c, Selkirk”.

² Patrick Rodger Stewart ‘Pat’ Muir (1879-1961), Dr Muir’s only son, living in New Zealand since 1902.

[Source: Scottish Borders Archives & Local History Service SBA/657/7, Dr J S Muir of Selkirk, medical practitioner, journal for 1904]