| Description | "Sir, will you have the goodness to write me by return of post and state if there is any vessel just now in Aberdeen or what time you would expect one to sail for Halifax or St Andrews America. It would oblige me if you would also ascertain from any of the captains what he would charge for my passage along with nine of my friends, an early answer will oblige, your very respectful servant, James Roy- Allamichie, Parish of Mortlich by Dufftown, Banffshire." |