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GEORGE, VISCOUNT OF TARBAT, 1685. 39
west, then at your desyr I presume the Comander in cheeff heer on your
desyre will, in that case, send you some standing forces of the foot and
granadeers, to the effect yow may force that fort. My care for yow makes
me writt thus, tho all I can say is only on conjectur. I recomend yow
heartily to God's care, and hope for those news which I hope may produce
honor to yow and something els to Lord Charles.
For my Lord Marquis of Athole, Lord Leivtenant of
Argyll and Tarbat.
27. From George, Viscount of Tarbat.
Edinburgh, 5 June 1685.
My Lord, — Wee have account that the Mermaid, on of his Maiesties
frigats, went in by the sound of Mull ; if there were two or three of them in
the seas, on of them would doe weell to cruise on the back of Kintyre.
I am, my Lord, your faithfull servant,
Tarbat.
For my Lord Marquis of Athole, Lord Leivtenant of
Argyll and Tarbat.
28. From George, Viscount of Tarbat.
Edinburgh, 24 June 1685.
My deare Lord, — If yow want meall I have lost labour and care, for
I never omitted to pouse it to be sent evry way. I am hopefull to see yow
heer shortly, and will referr all history till then, and then there will be a
tale of two drinks. I heare my sonne and many others are neare yow, and

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Earls of Cromartie
DescriptionTheir 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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Histories of Scottish families
DescriptionA 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.