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ABSTRACT OF ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE.
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497. Lady Anne Drummond or Houstoun, wife of Sir John Houstoun of Houstoun, to her
niece, Anne (Colquhoun), wife of Sir James Grant of Grant. Reporting a rumour
that a son had been born to Prince James (the Chevalier St. George) ; troubles from
the South Sea scheme. Edinburgh, 13th October 1720, 417
498. Alexander Brodie of Brodie to Sir James Grant of Grant. Result of the recent election ;
a supporter of the Duke of Argyll chosen ; his own attachment to Sir James.
Brodie House, 3d January 1721, 418
499. Captain, afterwards Colonel, Lewis Grant to The Same. That some benefit was to be
derived for the annuitants on the South Sea stock. London, 29th April 1721, 419
500. John, Duke of Argyll and Greenwich, to The Same. Thanking Sir James for his
services in the recent election, and expressing his regard for himself personally.
London, 13th May 1721, 420
501. Charles, fifth Earl of Moray, to The Same. Expressing his hope that Sir James would
not interfere with his nearly completed purchase of the heritable sheriffship of
Moray. Dunibristle, 20th June 1723, 420
502. Alexander, second Duke of Gordon, to The Same. Trusting that the intended purchase
of Allanbuie by Duff of Braco would not result in discomfort to the Duke himself.
Gordon Castle, 6th July 1724, 421
503. Lewis Colquhoun of Luss to his father, Sir James Grant. Death of King George First ;
announcing his intention to become a candidate for the representation of the Dum-
barton burghs. Edinburgh, 20th June 1727, 421
504. The Same to The Same. His proposed marriage with Marion Dalrymple, daughter
of Sir Hew Dalrymple of North Berwick. Edinburgh, 28th June 1727, 422
505. Sir Hew Dalrymple of North Berwick to Sir James Grant. Narrating all the circum-
stances regarding the clandestine marriage between his daughter and Sir James
Grant's son. Edinburgh, 26th July 1727, 423
506. The Same to The Same. Announcing the birth of a grand-daughter, and commenting
favourably on the character of Mr. Colquhoun. Edinburgh, 6th August 1728, 425
507. Duncan Forbes, Lord Advocate, to Sir James Grant. Giving an account of an inter-
view with Mr. Brodie of Brodie as to election matters. Culloden, 22d September 1732, 425
508. The Same to The Same. That Mr. Brodie will be guided by Sir James. Bunchrue,
27th September 1732, 426