In June 1571, she wrote of her health and complained that Agnes, her daughter-in-law had not visited;"Ye sall onderstand that I have beyne wery extreme seik baith in my bodye and stomak, and with ane sair leg, quhairoff (I) am nocht throichlie conwelleseit as yett ...
In June 1571, she wrote about her poor health and expressed discontent that Agnes, her daughter-in-law, had not paid her a visit; "You'll grasp that I've been in a very frail condition both physically and stomach-wise, and with a painful leg, (I) am still not feeling well enough to be at ease..."