Papers of David Skene: correspondence: Letter from George Skene, London, to David Skene Letter from George Skene, London, to David Skene in which he states that he has secured a berth as surgeon's mate on the Bridgewater bound for Madras and China; the ship sails in a fortnight and he is concerned about getting money in time; he has been advised to take £250 of goods which he can sell in China for a profit and asks his brother's assistance with money, 13 November 1769. 13 November 1769