Aberdeen Harbour Board: Letter from David Talbot, Newburgh Letter to Mr. Riddel: "Dear Sir, if you are in want of another cargo of coals from St. Davids, the Blossom is all ready to proceed, please write me a few lines. The weather at present is rather stormy and it may be a few days before we get out, from your most obedient servant, David Talbot." 3rd July 1840