Papers of David Skene: correspondence: Letter from George Skene, London, to David Skene Letter from George Skene, London, to David Skene in which he expresses his surprise at the critical nature of his brother's recent letter; he feels that he is 'cruel to upbraid me in such a stile' but confesses to folly and impatience; he does not feel that he has shown a want of gratitude; he believes that he has not deviated from the plan that they had agreed - he applied to Mr Paterson though he took a long time and Mr Davidson had found a berth sooner; he gave up the surgency found by Mr Paterson on the advice of Mr Fordyce and Mr Davidson; he has a much better opinion of Mr Paterson than he had previously had; he discusses the money he was to be advanced and expresses his sorrow that he will not be getting any aid from his brother - 'I wish to god you may be happy and enjoy your money', 11 December 1769. 11 December 1769