| Description | Letters to Lord Fife in London. Subject matter and correspondents include:
Building: Business: Alexander Innes;
Election: Estate: William Rose, William Reid;
Family: Jean Duff, James Urquhart, Alexander Duff, Robert Duff, Mary Duff, J. Fife (mother); Finances: Furnishings: Local: Alexander Innes, M. Findlater, William Abercromby, John Innes; Local-Militia: Military news: James Ogilvie (America);
Money: Mrs Tulloh;
Personal: Duncan Urquhart, Keith Dunbar, M. Gordon, Ham Owen, Jean Gibson, James Norcliffe; Place: Mr Robinson;
Place-Church: A. Stewart - Towey; William Gordon - Urquhart; John Cummine, William Rose, Archibald Duff - St Andrews;
Place-Family: Archibald Duff;
Place-Military: John James Gordon.
[Letter from James Ogilvie, New York, dated 11 February 1777, discusses current events of American War of Independence and progress of campaign from British perspective, noting the capture of Rhode Island, the attacks mounted by 'rebel' troops and the likely favourable outcome of another campaign under the leadership of General Howe. Also mentions meeting 'Mr. Duff of the 7th', for whom he forwards a letter, discussing his whereabouts and attempts to purchase a commission.]
[First file covers period from 11 January - 29 February 1777; Second file: 2 March - c. 5 May 1777] |