Historical memoir of the family of Eglinton and Winton

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magnificent in all his undertakings, and pointedly
correct in all his arrangements."
His lordship was fond of music, and is said to
have played well on the violoncello, and to have
composed various tunes which still continue to
retain their popularity in musical collections. And
in compliment for his untiring exertions in the
public affairs of the county, an excellent full-length
portrait of his lordship in the Highland military
uniform has been placed in the hall of the County
Buildings.
Hugh, the twelfth Earl of Eglinton, married
early in life his cousin, Eleonora, youngest daughter
of Robert Hamilton of Bourtreehill, Ayrshire ; and
by whom he had three sons and three daughters ;
but he was succeeded by his grandson, the only
surviving child of his eldest son, Archibald Lord
Montgomerie. And he deceased at Eglinton, De-
cember 15, 1819, as before stated, at a few days
over the eightieth year of his age.