| Description | Copy letter to James Gordon of Letterfourie, London, from Alexander Gordon & Co., Madeira, thanking for letters, business with Lord North and with Captain Hambly, the business was due to General Munro, their wines are reported to be of superior quality, their ships were unexpected but the business was good, a petty dispute delayed their departure but was settled, welcome arrival of some grain, hoping that no misfortune has befallen the Danzig vessel, shortage of sugar this year means that citron cannot be made, list of bills, 11 August 1777; letter from same to same, hoping to send both by the Dutchman coming from Danzig with their wheat, which they hope they have spotted off the coast, 13 August 1777 |