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35. John, seventh Earl, afterwards Duke of Rothes, and James Sharp, Archbishop of St.
Andrews, to Alexander, sixth Earl of Murray, and the other curators of Ludovick
Grant of Grant, concerning the arranging and settling the affairs of the Laird of Grant,
as they have notice that he sustains great prejudice by neglect and disorder ; requests
them to report on the particulars mentioned before the middle of June. St. Andrews,
25th April 1668, 22
36. George, fourth Marquis of Huntly, to the Laird of Grant, to be ready on twenty-
four hours' notice, with his friends and servants, to march to Stirling, or wherever
his Majesty's service and the Privy Council shall call. Bogue, 22d December 1677, 23
37. The Privy Council of Scotland to The Same, to secure the peace of the Highlands
during the absence of the Marquis of Athole and other noblemen commanding the
Highlanders, suppressing conventicles. Edinburgh, 26th December 1677, 24
38. The Lord High Commissioner and the Privy Council to the Laird of Grant, to levy 300
of his vassals, well armed, provided with twenty days' provisions, and to march to the
head of Lochness by the 9th of June. Holyroodhouse, 17th May 1685, 24
39. George, first Duke of Gordon, to the Laird of Grant, to have his men in readiness to
march on twelve hours' notice, etc. 3d June 1685, 25
40. The Laird of Grant to the Earl of Perth, Lord Chancellor of Scotland, that he has
complied with the Council's commission, and that he will be at the head of Lochness
by the appointed time ; and that he serves the King with heart and goodwill, etc.
5th June 16S5, 25
41. The Laird of Grant to Sir George M c Kenzie of Rosehaugh, Lord Advocate, acknow-
ledging his advice and the Council's commission ; he is overjoyed to have this occasion
of serving the King. 5th June 1685, 25
42. The Laird of Grant to George Viscount of Tarbat, that he will obey the Council's
commission, and demonstrate how far some persons have mistaken and misrepresented
him. 5th June 1685, 26
43. James, fourth Earl of Perth, Lord Chancellor of Scotland, to the Laird of Grant, to
disband his regiment of foot. 23d June 1685, 26
44. The Same to The Same, desiring him to repair to Edinburgh with all possible diligence.
Edinburgh, 19th October 1688, 26
45. George, first Duke of Gordon, Governor of Edinburgh Castle, to the Laird of Grant,
stating that he is about to raise 200 men for the King's service, and desires
him to raise a detachment to be sent to Stirling. Edinburgh Castle, 2d November
1688, 27
46. Patrick, first Earl of Blarchmont, Lord Chancellor of Scotland, to Ludovick Grant of
Grant, to search for and apprehend certain Popish missionaries reported to have
arrived from abroad. Polwarthouse, 1 5th September 1697, 27