| Description | Copy letter sent by Alexander Gordon & Co, Madeira, to James Gordon of Letterfourie, London, regarding non-appearance of several ships, movements of cargoes and hopes that none will come under the new description of contraband, explanation of arrangements for credit, afraid that the Gothenburg herring will arrive too late for Lent, complaining of people who do not pay their debts, increase in Boston trade, qualities of wine and possible problems with some barrels, some dealers put the wrong parish on their wines, inspection of house by the Corregidors, orders for stationery, black pepper, and other goods for the house, 21 March 1773 |