He related that his friend, Mr Gall, "a citizen of Perth, and a gentle-man of goodly stature, and pregnant wit, much given to pastime, as golf, archerie, curling and jovial companie". It also records the playing of Golf on the South Inch:
The individual shared information about his acquaintance, Mr Gall, describing him as "a resident of Perth, and a refined gentleman with impressive mental faculties, who enjoyed pastimes like golf, shooting, and socializing."