Historical and genealogical account of the Clan Maclean

11 PREFATORY ADDRESS.
It is particularly gratifying to have to acknow-
ledge the assistance of a lady, more especially
of one who in affording assistance is at the
same time able to instruct. I cannot avoid to
mention that I am under much obligation to
Mrs. General Skinner, whose intelligence and
intimate acquaintance with the history of her
forefathers enabled me to clear many points
which appeared doubtful. I have also to ac-
knowledge our obligation generally, and my
own gratitude in particular, to the following
distinguished names for the countenance given
to me, and the encouragement afforded at the
threshold of my undertaking. It is gratifying
to find that the name of Maclean, once the dread
of its enemies and the pride of its clan, can still
shew in the records of its race men, who have
done honor, not only to the name they bear, but
to every cause in which the interests of their King
and country required their services and aid :
Bha iad avn-'n uair aun 'an 'duileachdman nach
buineadh iad don pharsti
Ach n'uair thuiar ed mios is criodeas sa chriodeadh
nach diauneadhiad faillaiu
'Siad bu Shesaidh air a n'onair thug riambh Launn
Solluist a Scabbairsd.
It is with pleasure I have to acknowledge my