Earls of Middleton, Lords of Clermont and of Fettercairn

John Middleton, First Earl of Middleton. 35
following conditions were resolved upon during the
two hours they conversed together : — That Montrose,
Crawford, Hurry, 1 and Graham of Gorthy should
transport themselves beyond seas, in a ship to be
provided by the Estates ; and that the remainder, with
the exception of Sir Alexander Macdonald, should
be pardoned on making their submission. Montrose
quitted Scotland on the third day of September
following. This capitulation was ratified by the
Estates. 2
A little more than a fortnight after this interview
with the illustrious Montrose, August 9th, 1646, we find
General Middleton assisting at a very different scene.
He acted as witness or godfather at the baptism of
the second son of his brother Alexander, which fact is
recorded in the register of Old Aberdeen, where he is
styled General-Major Middleton. The child received
his illustrious uncle's name of John, lived to grow up,
and became a clergyman in the county of Essex. 3
After peace was concluded, Middleton was ap-
pointed Commissioner concerning estates belonging
to Cavaliers. He made peace with Seaforth, and took
nothing from him ; but Huntly refused to acknow-
ledge him, and remained in arms. 4 When the Estates
1 Sir John Hurry, or Urry, a traitor to both parties, who was con-
stantly changing sides.
2 Wishart. 3 Search in the Records. * Gordon.