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330 ABSTRACT OF THE [1698.
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107. James Leslie to the Same, of two accidents that had befallen him ; and
the state of his health. 21st April 1698, 130
108. Patrick Count Leslie to the Same, recommending a concern of his
cousin, the Laird of Pitcaiple, his son, and brother-in-law. 19th
August 1698, . 131
109. Sir Donald Macdonald of Sleat to the Same, about a contention with
Moidart ; and debts for which his Lordship was cautioner, etc. 8th
December 1698, 132
1 1 0. George Fraser, Eegent of King's College, Aberdeen, to the Same, thank-
ing him for instructions as to what methods he should follow anent
Bishop Elphinston's history ; expressing his sorrow on account of the
sufferings of Mr. John Mackenzie of Kildonan, and his satisfaction with
the Viscount's account of the devil's imposing on the judgments of
silly people, with the writer's views on witchcraft generally; that
salmon were not swimming well in their rivers yet, imputed to the
snow water, etc. 15th April 1699, . . . . . .133
111. George Viscount of Tarbat to Patrick first Earl of Marchmont, Lord
Chancellor, informing him of hurt the Highland robbers were doing,
and expressing a wish for the posting of 80 or 100 soldiers between
Invermoriston and the head of Lochuirn from April to December ; and
reminding his Lordship that when the tacks of the bishoprics were being
set, he had represented to the Treasury that the form of the tack
deprived the King of a half or more of the bishoprics ; that the matter
should be considered before the last tacks were cleared or a new one
set ; and laying before his Lordship the case of the Episcopal clergy
who were qualified, and had evidenced their loyalty to the King, and
were a satisfying branch of the ministry to most of the people, and
who were now threatened with deprivation of their benefices by the
Presbyteries, under the sanction of the General Assembly, instancing
Mr. Forbes in Kilmuir, who had been summoned to appear before
the Presbytery to preach on a text prescribed by them, with a view
to removing him on the ground of Arminianism. 15th May 1699, . 136
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107. James Leslie to the Same, of two accidents that had befallen him ; and
the state of his health. 21st April 1698, 130
108. Patrick Count Leslie to the Same, recommending a concern of his
cousin, the Laird of Pitcaiple, his son, and brother-in-law. 19th
August 1698, . 131
109. Sir Donald Macdonald of Sleat to the Same, about a contention with
Moidart ; and debts for which his Lordship was cautioner, etc. 8th
December 1698, 132
1 1 0. George Fraser, Eegent of King's College, Aberdeen, to the Same, thank-
ing him for instructions as to what methods he should follow anent
Bishop Elphinston's history ; expressing his sorrow on account of the
sufferings of Mr. John Mackenzie of Kildonan, and his satisfaction with
the Viscount's account of the devil's imposing on the judgments of
silly people, with the writer's views on witchcraft generally; that
salmon were not swimming well in their rivers yet, imputed to the
snow water, etc. 15th April 1699, . . . . . .133
111. George Viscount of Tarbat to Patrick first Earl of Marchmont, Lord
Chancellor, informing him of hurt the Highland robbers were doing,
and expressing a wish for the posting of 80 or 100 soldiers between
Invermoriston and the head of Lochuirn from April to December ; and
reminding his Lordship that when the tacks of the bishoprics were being
set, he had represented to the Treasury that the form of the tack
deprived the King of a half or more of the bishoprics ; that the matter
should be considered before the last tacks were cleared or a new one
set ; and laying before his Lordship the case of the Episcopal clergy
who were qualified, and had evidenced their loyalty to the King, and
were a satisfying branch of the ministry to most of the people, and
who were now threatened with deprivation of their benefices by the
Presbyteries, under the sanction of the General Assembly, instancing
Mr. Forbes in Kilmuir, who had been summoned to appear before
the Presbytery to preach on a text prescribed by them, with a view
to removing him on the ground of Arminianism. 15th May 1699, . 136
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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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