Earls of Middleton, Lords of Clermont and of Fettercairn

John Middlcton, First Earl of Middleton. 63
for the offers of service in his letter of the 6th May,
and directing him to act under Middleton in relation
to the transportation of men to Scotland."
25th July, 1653. Hyde to Middleton (Paris).—
" Glad that Middleton proposes to go to Denmark,
as Wentworth has met with a good reception there,
so that he is not likely to fail in getting both arms
and men."
Paris, 19th September, 1653. Hyde to Nicholas. —
" Would rather have accounts of Middleton's business
from Nicholas than from Middleton himself; the
latter is a very gallant person, of good understanding
and great truth, and one from whom he never heard
the least brag, but he is too short in his relations."
Whitelocke says, October 20th, that Middleton
was labouring to get the assistance of the States for
the King of Scots ; that he had great favour there,
and was in hopes of obtaining some effectual aid
from them should the proposed peace with England
not succeed. On December 8th he heard that there
were preparations for 120 ships to go from Holland
in the spring ; that the lords there were close and
silent ; that it was said that Middleton was trans-
porting great store of arms and ammunition to the
Highlands. The Dutch were anxious that he should
attack some of the northern harbours. 1
1 History of the Rebellion ; Clarendon Papers ; Whitelocke.