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APPENDIX. 447
We are here under the greatest consternation to Ical-n tlie rebels are under
marcli in 3 divisions. Our troops are not a tliird of tlie way to hinder tliem,
and whe[i tliey get tliere, tliey will not amount to above 10,000 regular troops,
which are thought very deticieiit to oppose tliem ; for whicli reason orders were
sent some time ago to the Duke of Cumberland, to send over immediately 8
battalions and 9 squadrons more of British troops, but the messenger was un-
fortunately detained at Harwich a week by contrary winds, and sailed but last
Saturday. We think ourselves in so imminent danger that orders are gone
this night for COOO more, which will amount to 14,000 men, and in case the
Dnke has not so many troops the Hessians are demanded, for it is suspected
that Count Saxe may have delayed the suffering our prisoners to join the Duke
according to the cartel, for our principals declare tliey liave positive advices of
France and Spain assisting the rebels, and apprehend in different parts
of the kingdom. 'I'liis has a bloody aspect. 1 wish you was here to watch
the concerns of our trade. I am in great haste, &c.
(A'o Siqnature.)
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*No XIII.
Mr Moor, another correspondent, under the signature of S. Curry, to Mr
Dnimmond of Bochaldy.
October 21, 174,').
Dear Sir,
1 HAVE wrote you twice, and would have done it before, but
that I understood by you that 1 was not to write till I heard from you. I hope
you know me too well to imagine that I could ever neglect the affairs of your
house, which I have extremely at heart.
I have had the pleasure of yours of the ICth and 20th instant, the contents
of which, as well as of your former letters, I have conununicated to your part-
ner, Mr Watliin. Williams : he was transported with it, and ordered me to
assure you, as many of the king's friends in England as possible could, would
join the Prince when he gave them an opportunity. He likewise says he and
the king's friends, immediately upon the landing, would join the troops, and
that he does not make the least doubt of bringing them to a very good mar-
ket. Alderman Ueathcot, and several more, have been witli Sir Wathins, to
assure him that they will rise in the city of London at the same time. He
begs that arms and ammunition be brought with the troops, because they have
need of that commodity. Lord Barrymore is to be here from Bath soon. I
shall take care inform her of any thing. Mr Cockburn will take care of your
orders. All friends salute you, and Lord Seinpill and I beg you will make my
comp" to him. I am, with the greatest esteem.
Dear Sir.
Yours most faithfully,
S. COKBY