| Description | Copy letter to James Gordon of Letterfourie, London, from Alexander Gordon & Co., Madeira, regarding failure of Kilby & Syme and its effect, dispute with Mr Vassall, glad to hear of remittance from New York and arranging insurance for the next cargo there, Danzig wheat and rye all sold, famine still feared, 21 October 1777; copy letter to same from same asking for insurance for the cargo to New York, 22 October 1777; copy letter to same from same regarding shipment to New York, more wheat has arrived and more flour is expected, privateers are said to be close by, Beatty’s ship is said to be strong so they hope it will arrive safely, Captain Duff has sent some commissions for the previous governor, hoping that Gordon is safely back in London, 26 November 1777 ; letter to same from same to cover copies, still great need for wheat, still anxiety over American privateers, various shipping movements, 6 – 15 December 1777 |