| Description | Letter to George Riddoch, St Helena, from John McKenzie, London, glad to hear of his commercial success there on his way out and hoping that he has been just as successful in China, some ships that set off at the same time have not been so fortunate, prospects of good sales when he returns to England, friend Jack has had a very good voyage and cleared £5,000, heading now for Madeira, Madras and China, their own business has not made much, particularly in trying to take tea to America, insuring Riddoch’s ship, bad news on the political front, which will have an effect on trade, the family have passed the winter in a cottage near Hampstead Heath, Mrs Riddoch and their little girl are well, 30 December 1781 |