| Description | Letter to Alexander Gordon, Letterfourie, from his brother James, London, thanking him for letters written around Fasternevensday when he was to eat brose with Rannes, more discussion of brewhouse and kitchen, longing for payment from army in New York, France has declared an alliance with the free states of America, expectation of war with France, followed by Spain, Portugal will then be in a difficult position, departure of Mrs. Riddoch for Scotland, asking what his debts are under their sister’s will, 9 March 1778 |