| Description | Copy letter to James Gordon of Letterfourie, London, from Daniel Henry Smith, Madeira, regarding arrival of Indian corn, beeswax and boards, rumour of movements of French and British ambassadors, shortage of cash as no goods to sell until the Hamburg ship arrives, too much wine on hand, ships spotted that are thought to be English Indiamen, 25 May 1778; letter to same from same listing warships that arrived and their social impact, they were supposed not to have called but had a bad passage, comments on business with them, 30 May 1778 |