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XIV ABSTRACT OF THE GRANT CORRESPONDENCE.
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113. Patrick, third Earl of Tullibardine to the Laird of Grant. Advises him to be loyal to
his sovereign. Edinburgh, 25th July 1638, 64
114. Thomas M c Kenzie of Pluscarden to the Laird of Grant, that the Assembly had met
at Glasgow ; that the commissioner had withdrawn therefrom because they pleaded
against the corruptions of the time, etc. ; and that the Earl of Argyll and others had
subscribed the Covenant. Elgin, 1 1th December 1638, 65
115. John Donaldsone, Notary Public, to the Laird of Grant, that the " clairschear " of
the latter and John Hay the violar had injured one another in a " drunkin tuillie ; "
details certain matters connected with the Assembly. Ar, 28th December 1638, ... 66
116. Sir Walter Innes of Balveny, baronet, to his brother-in-law, the Laird of Grant,
that the Marquis is sorry Grant has gone to " this meiting," convened by the Earl of
Argyll ; advises him to join the King's party. Aberdeen, 11th March 1639, 67
117. Patrick, third Earl of Tullibardine, to the Laird of Grant. Urges him to come over to
the side of the King. Aberdeen, 8th June 1639, 68
118. The Honourable Robert Murray, son of John, first Earl of Tullibardine, to his sister,
Lady Grant, elder, that he has been building his house, and that she should send
" drink silweris." Dunkeld, 29th October 1639, 69
119. James Grant of Freuchie and Patrick Grant of Glenmoriston to Patrick Grant of
Tullochgorm and others, that James Grant of Carron being now " ane legall man,"
he should be required to " set cautioun " for the relief of the Laird of Grant, who
had been bound for him. Cromdale, [February 1640,] 69
120. James Grant of Carron to James Grant of Delnabo, that as soon as his relaxation is
proclaimed in the north, he will take steps to find caution for the Laird's relief from
the general bond. Strathawine, 29th February 1640, 70
121. The Laird of Grant [address wanting], that the Clan Gregour was not within the
bounds of Ballindalloch, but that if it is decided to search the same, he (the Laird)
will be present or send some one else. Freuchie, 5th March 1640, 70
122. James Dalrymple, afterwards Viscount Stair, to James Chalmer of Gadgirth. Expresses
his affection and respect. Glasgow, 27th May 1641, 71
123. Anna Grant to her grandmother, Lilias Murray, Lady Grant. Asks for news, and
states that she is going to Kinkell at Hallowmas. Kirktoun of Gairloeh, 9 th
September 1641, 72
124. Colonel Robert Lumsden and Sir James Campbell of Lawers to the Laird of Grant,
asking information regarding the movements of Montrose. Inverness, 29th October
1644, 72
125. The Laird of Grant to Colonel Lumsden and the Laird of Lawers, that the Gordons
and others had joined Montrose ; that the latter was hastening to meet Argyll ;
that the Highlanders were troubling the district. Freuchie, 30th October 1644, ... 72