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Letter from Grace Forrest, Linden Cottage, Loanhead, to Isaac Bayley Balfour, RBGE, dated 18 November 1904, sending a copy of her brother’s diary of his journey from Bhamo to Tali [Dali]. Her last news was from Tibet where ‘Mr Litton and he were suffering greatly from the changes of atmosphere’.

Letter from Grace R. Forrest, 'Springbank', Lasswade, to Isaac Bayley Balfour, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, dated 21 August 1905.
Forrest's sister writes to thank Balfour for his sympathy and support during the time when they thought George Forrest was dead; she is gratified that Forrest is so highly regarded by Balfour. She has just received Forrest’s letter of 19 June reporting a rumour that the lamas had fled from Atuntze.

Letter from Grace R. Forrest, Springbank, Lasswade, to Isaac Bayley Balfour, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, dated 24 August 1905.
Forrest's sister writes to acknowledge Balfour's letter and looks forward to further news.
Letter is charred with minor loss.

Letter from Grace R. Forrest, 'Springbank', Lasswade, to Isaac Bayley Balfour, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, dated 02 October 1905.
Grace writes to express relief at confirmation of her brother’s safety but fears for his state of health.
Letter has been scorched with some loss, but not of text.

Letter from Grace R. Forrest, 'Springbank', Lasswade, to Isaac Bayley Balfour, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, dated 18 October 1905.
Grace writes to Balfour enclosing a letter she has received, presumably from her brother George Forrest who she states is in a weak state so may not have written to Balfour yet.
Letter has been scorched with some loss, though not of text.