| Description | Letter: [Sir] James Grant [of Grant], M.P., London to William Duff of Braco, Banff. As son of Sir William Gordon had now obtained an ensigny, Sir Willim Forbes might be considered as candidate for collectorship if Braco agrees. Trusts that B. will continue to oppose Earl of Aberdee's nominee. Discusses current parliamentary business including debate on national debt, affair of Capt. Porteous, subsequent arrest ofthe Lord Provost of Edinburgh, discharge of the town guard and the taking down of Netherbow Gate. |