| Description | The majority of these papers relate to Archibald Douglas's business interests in a privateer ship called the 'Fox', which he part-owned, commanded by James Verco. These largely comprise bills and accounts, but also include material relating to James Verco's actions in taking prizes from French and Dutch ships, and to the administration of Verco's estate by Douglas after his death. A short biography of Archibald Douglas, dictated by his daughter, Charlotte to her niece, Isabella Galton, can be found at MS3101/B/12/1. Further references to Verco and to Archibald Douglas's business affairs can be found at MS3101/C/B/1/1; letter books of Archibald Douglas. |