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1714.] HE SUPPORTS THE UNION; 17 OS. civ
us free trade with them and theirs, and take of the act of navigation, at least
if they extend it to ships of Scots-built, in so farr I should be pleased, for I
hate a ruptur or division with England more than I doe other greevances on
us. But I will not hope thes two untill England give me sure grounds to
hope so. As to factions, animosities, emulations, the itch of place and pen-
sion, dissimulation, false calumnies, small and great pox, feavers and con-
sumptions, both in nobility and the other two states, I cast my account, and
patienza !" * Writing on the 1st of January 1706, he says — " On this new
year many happy years are wished by him to an entire union with England
in substantials, that both head and body might be one politic body." He
quaintly adds — " Unless wee be a part each of other the vnion will be as a
blood puddin to bind a catt, i.e., till one or the other be hungry, and then the
puddin flyes. God give all of yow prudence, wisdome, and honesty, and
Brittish minds. May wee be Brittains, and down goe the old ignominious
names of Scotland, of England. Scot or Scotland are words not known in
our native language ; England is a dishonorable name, imposed on Brit-
tains by Jutland pirats and mercinaries to Brittains, usurping on their Lords.
Brittains is our true, our honorable denomination. But of this more, per-
haps, heerafter." 2
Only a fortnight later Lord Cromartie recurs to his favourite topic of the
Union, and urges it with his usual earnestness ; and as he thinks the Union
a great measure, he prays for it, if it be by way of federation, so that it be
good and sure, or an incorporating, which he thinks can hardly be bad or
unsure, so that it effects a solid peace, affection, and proportionable advan-
tages by peace, trade, or war, to all parts of the island. 3 Only three days
afterwards his Lordship again urges on Lord Mar the important question
1 Letter, dated 17th November 1705, vol. i. p. 296.
2 Letter, vol. ii. pp. 1,2. 3 Ibid. pp. 3, 4.
us free trade with them and theirs, and take of the act of navigation, at least
if they extend it to ships of Scots-built, in so farr I should be pleased, for I
hate a ruptur or division with England more than I doe other greevances on
us. But I will not hope thes two untill England give me sure grounds to
hope so. As to factions, animosities, emulations, the itch of place and pen-
sion, dissimulation, false calumnies, small and great pox, feavers and con-
sumptions, both in nobility and the other two states, I cast my account, and
patienza !" * Writing on the 1st of January 1706, he says — " On this new
year many happy years are wished by him to an entire union with England
in substantials, that both head and body might be one politic body." He
quaintly adds — " Unless wee be a part each of other the vnion will be as a
blood puddin to bind a catt, i.e., till one or the other be hungry, and then the
puddin flyes. God give all of yow prudence, wisdome, and honesty, and
Brittish minds. May wee be Brittains, and down goe the old ignominious
names of Scotland, of England. Scot or Scotland are words not known in
our native language ; England is a dishonorable name, imposed on Brit-
tains by Jutland pirats and mercinaries to Brittains, usurping on their Lords.
Brittains is our true, our honorable denomination. But of this more, per-
haps, heerafter." 2
Only a fortnight later Lord Cromartie recurs to his favourite topic of the
Union, and urges it with his usual earnestness ; and as he thinks the Union
a great measure, he prays for it, if it be by way of federation, so that it be
good and sure, or an incorporating, which he thinks can hardly be bad or
unsure, so that it effects a solid peace, affection, and proportionable advan-
tages by peace, trade, or war, to all parts of the island. 3 Only three days
afterwards his Lordship again urges on Lord Mar the important question
1 Letter, dated 17th November 1705, vol. i. p. 296.
2 Letter, vol. ii. pp. 1,2. 3 Ibid. pp. 3, 4.
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| Description | Their kindred, country, and correspondence. By William Fraser. Edinburgh: Printed by Thomas and Archibald Constable, 1876. With plates, including portraits and facsimiles, and genealogical tables. 2 volumes: I. History of the earls of Cromartie. Cromartie correspondence, 1662-1705.--II. Cromartie correspondence, 1706-1774. The Cromartie charters, 1257-1499. The Cromartie patents of honour, etc., 1685-1861. Narrative by John, lord Macleod ... Of the insurrection in Scotland in the years 1745-6 ... Narrative by John, lord Macleod of his campaign in the seven years' war in Germany, 1757.--The Grandvale and Cromartie branch. The Royston branch. Baronies and castles inherited and acquired by George, first earl of Cromartie, 1654-1714. History of the family of Mackenzie, by Sir George Mackenzie, first earl of Cromartie. |
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| Description | A selection of almost 400 printed items relating to the history of Scottish families, mostly dating from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Includes memoirs, genealogies and clan histories, with a few produced by emigrant families. The earliest family history goes back to AD 916. |
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