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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
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Ref NoMS 1160/5/8
TitleLetter: John Gordon of Buthlaw to James Barclay
Date19 July 1756
Extent1 item
DescriptionLetter from John Gordon of Buthlaw, Edinburgh to James Barclay, in Legaunea, near Kingston, Jamaica [received November and answered 29 August 1757]. Appends copy of letter written to Mr. Fuller and his answer and of state of accounts between writer and Mr. George Barclay, merchant in London, to 16 April 1755, when Barclay left London. Discusses affairs before and after George Barclay’s death with his brother-in-law at some length, including conduct of the widow.
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