July 8th, 1888
Dear Mr. Carmichael,
I am sorry for the delay in responding. I did set out to write you a few times but things here kept evolving and it felt prudent to keep the owl close just in case. Then a chance to leave Irvingly came up and I was doubly keen to keep her available for that correspondence. It's easy to forget how far Wales is from Scotland, even as the crow or owl flies.
All of that is to say - with luck your next owl should find me in London and I will be available for whatever help you may need. After dealing with toads and locusts even tarot wouldn't put me out.
All the best,
T Reid
T Reid