| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Item |
| Ref No | MS 38/52 |
| Alt Ref No | 49 |
| Title | Papers of David Skene: correspondence: Letter from George Skene, Portsmouth, to David Skene in which he discusses their personal relationships, 7 January 1770 (49) |
| Date | 7 January 1770 |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Creator Name | George Skene was the brother of David Skene (1731 - 1770) and the son of Andrew Skene. |
| Description | Letter from George Skene, Portsmouth, to David Skene in reply to a letter in which David Skene hints at his continued ingratitude; he tries to reassure him stating 'everyon is not born with equal talents, but I should be sorry to think any one has an honester heart than myself tho I have not such a genius as you'; he admits he can be thoughtless and stupid but does not think anyone can say he has a bad heart; expects Major General Coutts aboard so they expect to sail the day after; he has seen two or three Russian man o' war; Elpinston's ship is in the bay, 7 January 1770. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Access Conditions | The records are available subject to the signed acceptance of the Department's access conditions. |