| Collection | GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections |
| Level | Item |
| Ref No | MS 38/53 |
| Alt Ref No | 47 |
| Title | Papers of David Skene: correspondence: Letter from George Skene, Madeira, to David Skene |
| Date | 26 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, Madeira, to David Skene in which he describes his journey to Madeira; he describes the geography of the island, the shape and size of the houses; the pilot informs him that the people are nasty; he remarks that there is nothing but bugs and lice and that the itch and pox are endemic; he describes the flora and fauna of the island, 26 January 1770. |
| Access Status | Open |