Argyle papers

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I exspeck noe nue acount how D. A. is, but [what] I hear from you,
because all his manadgers, you may be suer, well keep me in as great
ignorance as thay can. Adieu.
The Mth of September 1703.
No address ; but evidently written to James Anderson,
Esq. W. S. the well known Antiquary, who was the
man of business of the Duchess.
II.
HON. JOHN CAMPBELL TO THE DUCHESS OF ARGYLE.
May it please your Grace,
It is meer necessity oblegis me to be the transmitter of the mournfull
and sad news of our loss, since it has pleased the Almighty to call the
Duke of Argyle* out of this life on Tuesday night. I need not represent
the confusion I meat with here, when I tell you Charls was the only
friend. I thought it my deuty to send this flying post, to beg your Grace
may call togither any friends nearest, and, if possible, Lothian, and give
your advise and orders what shall be done in your son's absence. I leave
Ronald to acquaint you how things stand, and beg you may lay asside all
misunderstanding, and delay uo time to assist the conserns of your son,
and uo friend shall be readier to contribute his mite then,
May it please your Grace,
Your Grace's affectionat Brother, and humble Servant,
Thursday Morning. John Campbell. -f-
* " This Duke died in the north of England, 28th September 1703, not having for several
" years hefoir cohabit with his Lady, but keeped a Miss, ane Mistres Alison, for his diversion."
Another MS. of Mylnc.
•f The Honourable John Campbell of Mamore, second son of Archibald ninth Earl of