I am still experimenting with the most effective ways to photograph these letters so they are legible.
And I am still learning to read handwriting from this time period. I continue to be amazed at how the rag paper is well-preserved and surprisingly tough.
Here's my best attempt at transcribing this letter.
Glenfruin [Or perhaps Glenfriars']--Milford
6th June 1907
Dear James--
I have been thinking of you today and the probability that your presentation will be coming off to-morrow--
I am sorry I will not be there to add a word and wish you godspeed. Therefore I send you this little note to assure you of my good wishes and hopes for your best success in your new country--I have no fear but your conduct will do credit to the old country & I trust your health will improve & that you will be long spared in the land. In any case I hope God will bless and keep you and that you will be true and faithful to him.
With kindest regards I am yours ever faithfully,
James Houston
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