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vi ABSTRACT OF THE GRANT CORRESPONDENCE.
II.— STATE AND OFFICIAL LETTERS.
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14. James Earl of Moray, Regent, to the Laird of Grant, to deliver £172 feu-maills of the
lands of Urquhart and others to the Laird of Lochleven, for expenses and furnishings
for the Queen while at Lochleven. 23d August 1569, 11
15. The Privy Council of Scotland to the Laird of Grant, to attend a meeting at
Edinburgh of the conveners of the justices within the several shires of Scotland, to
produce his book of register, and account for fines intromitted with. Edinburgh,
31st July 1612, 11
16. Archibald, seventh Earl of Argyll, to the Laird of Grant, asking him to do service
against the outlaws of the Clan Gregor, especially against Alister Makallaster. Bishop's
Gate, 18th March, circa 1613, 12
17. The Privy Council of Scotland to the Laird of Grant, requesting him to provide reason-
able provision of " capercaillies and termigantis, freshe and callour," for the King's
use at Newcastle. Edinburgh, 22d March 1617, 12
18. The Same to The Same, appointing him convener of the Justices of the Peace and
Keeper of the register and rolls of their courts within the bounds of the sheriffdoms
of Inverness and Cromarty. Holyroodhouse, 1 Oth September 1623, 13
19. James, third Marquis of Hamilton, to the Laird of Grant, to levy as many men as con-
venient for the service of the King of Sweden. The Court at Greenwich, 9th May
1629, 14
20. The Privy Council of Scotland to the Laird of Grant, to apprehend James Grant, who
had escaped from confinement in Edinburgh Castle. Circa 1632, 14
21. Archibald, eighth Earl, afterwards Marquis of Argyll, to the Laird of Grant, asking his
advice and assistance at Edinburgh on the 11th of August next. Bra-Badzenoch,
29th July 1640, 15
22. Proclamation by James, first Marquis of Montrose, Lieutenant- General of Scotland,
commanding all persons in Badzenoch, Strathavin, etc., in his Majesty's service, to
rise in arms and concur with the Laird of Grant. Pennyburne, 9th March 1645,... 15
23. James, first Marquis of Montrose, Lieuteuant-General of Scotland, to the Laird of
Grant, desiring the latter to employ himself actively in the King's service, with
the assistance of the Earl of Seaforth. Kintore, 14th March 1645, 16
24. The Same to The Same, informing him of his march upon Dundee, and success there ;
his retreat before superior forces ; requests a special friend to be sent to him with
all the men who can be spared to assist the King's service. Glenesk, 6th April
1645, 16