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to maintain a position in society suitable to his re-
spectable origin and education. The following ab-
stract of a biographical outline of his career, as
adduced by counsel on his trial is probably not far
wide of the facts, though doubtless some allowance
may be made for the manner in which it is set forth,
as coming from an able advocate greatly interested
professionally in his cause : —
" The panel [Campbell] was born in Air in
1712. He was one of twenty-four children. His
father was Mungo Campbell, late Provost of Air ; a
man much respected in his time as a merchant and a
magistrate. He had likewise the advantage of a
most honourable birth, being descended, both by
father and mother, of the ancient and noble families
of Cessnock (now Marchmont), Loudon, and Argyle.
" The panel, who was an infant at his father's
death, was taken care of by his godfather, Cornet
Mungo Campbell, " at whose death he fell under
the care of " Mr Campbell of Netherplace, who took
him into his family, and educated him as he did his
own sons, till he was about 18 years of age.
" The panel [now] determined to go into the
army, as he had not money to carry on trade, or
breed him to any of the learned professions," with
the fond hope that good conduct and activity might
procure him preferment ; " but in this he was dis-
appointed ; for twelve long years did he serve, and
expose himself in the battle of Dettingen and other
engagements, unrewarded." Thus seeing no pro-