| Description | Letter to Alexander Gordon, London, from Daniel Henry Smith, Madeira, regarding remittances and bills, receipt of letters, pleased that he has returned in good health from Scotland, passengers staying at the house, new possible connexion in the West Indies, the arrival of more India ships is unlikely to do much good, finally received the sofas from the customs house, hoping for delivery of brandy which is selling well, running out of fish, terrible weather, and list of vessels lost that day, imminent death of Francis Theodor, good friend, who has settled all his affairs, 21 January 1774 |