Stuart dynasty

264 The Stuart Dijnasty.
you the satisfaction of being yourself the first after my arrival
that has gained an advantage over the enemy. When that
is done you cannot see me too soon at Perth with your
following.
" James E."
Paper LXXXVIII.
Chevalier de St. George to Lord Bolingbroke. {Extract.)
The Chevalier, when in Scotland, changed his mind as to the
Duke of Berwick, and from Einnaird on January 2, 1716, wrote
concerning him as follows : —
[" His presence here would really work miracles, for they
know nothing but good of him ; and to please them here I am
forced to say he is coming, for the contrary belief would be
of the worst consequence."]*
Paper LXXXIX.
George Camocke to Lord Mar. The writer was a Jacobite agent.
He regards the engagement at Sheriffmuir as a glorious
victory.
" Morlix, Jan. 5, 1716.
" My Lord,
" Enclosed I send to your Grace, by the comand of the
Duke of Ormonde, a copy of my Journal of his Grace' 3 pro-
ceedings between the 31 st of October, 1715, and the 6 th of
December following. The bearer, Cap tn Tho. Sheridan, was
on board during the whole voyage. I refer to him to relate
to your Grace the maney Fatigues and hazards his Grace of
Ormonde hath laboured under for some time past, and could
not gain a passage into Cornwall.
" I humbly take leave to congratulate your Grace on your
Glorious victory over the Eebels. God give you success in al
your undertakings, and grant a favourable occasion to his
Grace of Ormonde to put in execution what he hath so long
desired and laboured for, is the hearty prayer of him that is,
with profound respect,
" My Lord,
" Your Grace' most obedient,
" and devoted humble servant,
" George Camocke."
* Published in Appendix to Lord Stanhope's ' History.'