| Description | Alexander Gordon to James Skene. Reports conclusion of George Skene's infeftment, giving him right to vote; mentions that Innes is bankrupt; explains difficulty of removing a school teacher and recommends making appointments conditional upon number of scholars; refers to action by Spalding; advises him that assistance to the quarries is not obligatory and refers to losses of Forsyth and Gibb; approves Skene's response to Thomas Leith's request for compensation for improvements; comments on difficulties regarding patronage and other matters if St. Machar's is divided. |