Chiefs of Grant > Correspondence

ABSTRACT OF THE GRANT CORRESPONDENCE.
I.— ROYAL LETTERS AND WARRANTS.
PAGE
1. Warrant by King James the Fifth to James Grant of Freuchie, to proceed against
Hector M°Intosh, Captain of the Clan Chattan, and others " our rebellis." Stirling,
13th May 1534, 1
2. Exemption by King James the Fifth, under the Privy Seal, to James Grant of
Freuchie and his kinsmen, etc., from the jurisdiction of certain courts during the
lifetime of the said James. Stirling, 28th July 1535, 1
3. Warrant by Queen Mary for delivery of the House of Drumniyn to John Grant of
Freuchie. Aberdeen, 4th November 1562, 3
4. King James the Sixth to the Laird of Grant, requiring him to assist the Earl of
Angus in repressing the disorders of the Highlands. Holyroodhouse, 1 Oth November
1592, 3
5. King James the Sixth, discharging John Grant of Freuchie from being put to the horn
as cautioner for the Earl of Huntly. Aberdeen, 13th March 1592, , 4
C. King James the Sixth to Sir Walter Ogilvie of Findlater, knight, and John Grant
of Ballachastell, appointing them Commissioners to the Synod of Murray, with
instructions. Greenwich, 3d July 1607, 4
7. King James the Sixth to the Laird of Grant, to apprehend Alister M c Alister
and Duncan M c V°Eandowy and their followers. Thetfoord, 11th March 1613 6
8. King Charles the First to the Laird of Grant, to furnish men to take part in the war
against France. Bagshot, 17th August 1627, 7
9. King Charles the First to James Grant of Freuchie, appointing him Commissioner
and Lieutenant in the county of Moray. Oxford, 5th February 1644, 7
1 0. Charles Prince of Wales to " the Baron of Grant," encouraging him to constancy in the
service of his father, King Charles First. St. Germains, 26th October 1646 8
11. Queen Henrietta Maria to The Same, commending him for his loyalty to King Charles
First. St. Germains, 28th October 1646, 9
12. Order by Queen Anne to Colonel Alexander Grant, to receive and provide quarters, etc.,
for all recruits delivered over to him by the Commissioners. St. James's, 10th
February 1709, 10
13. Commission by King George the First to Brigadier-General Alexander Grant, to raise
volunteers for a regiment of foot. St. James's, 23d July 1715, 10
VOL. II. > a