| Description | Letter from Thomas Gordon, London to C. Gibbon, Cairness. Writes in personal terms to congratulate Gibbon on his having settled in his living. His application to join the Embassy was refused, he has resigned from the army and plans to leave for Malta on the 27th and visit Turkey, Persia and Barbary. Gives account of domestic arrangements and directions regarding various affairs at Cairness. Promises to send £100 for the poor. |