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1695.] CROM ARTIE CORRESPONDENCE. 327
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86. James Earl of Arran, afterwards Duke of Hamilton, to the Same, for his
friendship in a cause of his sister Dundonald's. 4th December 1694, 107
87. Major Robert Mackay to the Same, about his jjromotion in the army,
etc. 20th December 1694, 108
88. ^Eneas Mackay to the Same, thanking his Lordship for recommending
him to the command of the forces in Scotland. 28th January 1695, . 109
89. George Viscount of Tarbat to William Carstares, asking him to second
his desire to the King to retire ; and give him a letter securing him,
in his person, estate, and pension. 16th May 1695, . . .110
Follows a letter to the Lord Chancellor allowing his Lordship to retire,
and commanding his yearly pension to be paid.
90. The Same to the Same, expressing his wish for a settled church ; and
his opinion that it was for the King's interest to have a moderate Pres-
byterian ; recommending the Earl of Melville for some mark of favour,
and asking for himself a remission of all crimes, as he saw that faults
were fished for in others. 1 lth June 1695, . . . . .112
91. The Same to the Same, as to the Presbyterian party; regretting the
Master of Stair's success against Earl Melville, whose family were the
best fitted to direct the true Presbyterian party ; adding his own
intention to retire ; and that his fault had been trying to get the Epis-
copal clergy to address and take the oaths, which he found to be of
no effect, for the two parties would not unite. 25th June 1695, . 113
92. George Earl of Sutherland to George Viscount of Tarbat, mentioning the
death of Anne Viscountess of Arbuthnot, the Earl's daughter ; and ask-
ing his Lordship to farther a petition to Parliament for the guardianship
of her children. 1st July 1695, . . . . . . .115
93. Address to George Viscount of Tarbat, by the Magistrates, Council, and
Community of the burgh of Fortrose, conveying their thanks to his
Lordship ; asking his further aid in getting a settled minister ; and
giving him and his family a desk in the church. 7th September 1 695, 1 1 6
94. John first Marquis of Tweeddale to his son, John Lord Tester, informing
him of news brought by packet, that the King had called all the Scotch
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86. James Earl of Arran, afterwards Duke of Hamilton, to the Same, for his
friendship in a cause of his sister Dundonald's. 4th December 1694, 107
87. Major Robert Mackay to the Same, about his jjromotion in the army,
etc. 20th December 1694, 108
88. ^Eneas Mackay to the Same, thanking his Lordship for recommending
him to the command of the forces in Scotland. 28th January 1695, . 109
89. George Viscount of Tarbat to William Carstares, asking him to second
his desire to the King to retire ; and give him a letter securing him,
in his person, estate, and pension. 16th May 1695, . . .110
Follows a letter to the Lord Chancellor allowing his Lordship to retire,
and commanding his yearly pension to be paid.
90. The Same to the Same, expressing his wish for a settled church ; and
his opinion that it was for the King's interest to have a moderate Pres-
byterian ; recommending the Earl of Melville for some mark of favour,
and asking for himself a remission of all crimes, as he saw that faults
were fished for in others. 1 lth June 1695, . . . . .112
91. The Same to the Same, as to the Presbyterian party; regretting the
Master of Stair's success against Earl Melville, whose family were the
best fitted to direct the true Presbyterian party ; adding his own
intention to retire ; and that his fault had been trying to get the Epis-
copal clergy to address and take the oaths, which he found to be of
no effect, for the two parties would not unite. 25th June 1695, . 113
92. George Earl of Sutherland to George Viscount of Tarbat, mentioning the
death of Anne Viscountess of Arbuthnot, the Earl's daughter ; and ask-
ing his Lordship to farther a petition to Parliament for the guardianship
of her children. 1st July 1695, . . . . . . .115
93. Address to George Viscount of Tarbat, by the Magistrates, Council, and
Community of the burgh of Fortrose, conveying their thanks to his
Lordship ; asking his further aid in getting a settled minister ; and
giving him and his family a desk in the church. 7th September 1 695, 1 1 6
94. John first Marquis of Tweeddale to his son, John Lord Tester, informing
him of news brought by packet, that the King had called all the Scotch
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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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