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1745.] NORMAN MACLEOD OF MACLEOD. 193
came in the charioat with the noble prisoner, allowed to come a separat way from the
troups, and lodged last night at his own quarters in town, without centeries ; but I under-
stand by Lord Loudon, will be brought werry soon to the garishon. There is a corporall
of the regiment in garishon here arrived last night from Perth, and seed the rebells
there reviewed by Strathallan, numbered there fiels, amounted to 1860. My Lord Loudon
insinuat to me last night that we were to have an other command werry soon. The 5
companys of the M c Leods are gone to the east coast, for it was impossible to keep them to
dutie here. Pray lose noe time in prepairing the reliefs, for the men craves leave already,
for tliey have been much fatiug'd on those commands. Send as many as possible that will
continue. I think you ought to lay your commands one some of the idelers of your country.
The post hade no news, but what's in the publick, which are not worth noticeing. I am,
with esteam, honourable Sir,
Your most obedient and faithfull servant while
Eobt. Grant.
N.B. — The Frasers of Stratherrick were all in arms the day we past, to dispute the
pass of the Black Rock, and the number of 150 appeard, within 6 miles cf Fort Augustus, and
sent their ambassadors to capitulate with us, then dispers'd, fiending vs e [meant] no violence
in the country.
To the Honourable Ludovick Grant of Grant.
284. Norman Macleod of Macleod to The Same — March to the Spey.
Elgin, December 14th [1745], 12 att night.
Sir, — It was no small joy to me to see your letter of this evening to Sir Harry. I cannot
doubt but your march with so considerable a body of men will protect your friends in
Bamfshyre, but also be of great avail for his Majesty's service att this time. I was ordered
to march Mounday with 500 men that are here to attempt to pass Spey, in order to assist
in protecting all these places, and to disipate anie body of rebells that might be assembled
in those parts. I hear the passadge is to be disputed, and they have gone so far as gather
all the boats att Bog to the east side, and plant a gaurd on them. I am perswaded your
movemg that way will disperse them, and open that passadge, which otherwise might be
hasardous. I have on that account ordered my march for to-morrow morning to Spey side
to attempt it, and will most chearfully act in conjunction with you in every thing thought
proper for the good of the country and his Majesty's service. All other matters I must referr
to Sir Harry, who knows all my news and orders. Expecting soon to hear from you, and a
merry meeting, I am, yours,
Normand Macleod.
To the Honorable Lodovick Grant of Grant, Esquire.
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