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CAMPBELLS DIARY
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1745]
Had under consideration a letter from Mr. Coutts to Mr.
Hamilton, advising that upon a conversation with the Lord
Justice Clerk about Bank affairs, his lordship had found fault
with almost every part of the directors conduct, but had not
time to give the particulars. As the directors were not
sensible of any one article of misconduct, they delayed saying
any thing further of that matter till Mr. Hamilton should
have another letter from Provost Coutts. The Cashier re¬
torted that he had exchangd LTOOO Old Bank notes for new.
It was the opinion of the meeting that as many old notes
as possible should be got, and that they themselves should
contribute what they could that way. It was further their
opinion that in case any after demand should be made upon
the Bank by the Prince within PSOGO, that the same should
be answerd as formerly, and that the ordinary directors shoud
take the same out of the Castle. Agreed to take payments
from Mr. Coutts of the 4000L Bank money in his hands, as
money comes in to him, but that his partner should be told
that specie or old Bank notes would be more acceptable. Made
up Bank Minutes to this day. Poem.
Tuesday, 29th October 1745.
Had a confused story of a forgery of the Royal Bank notes,
which was told him by John Bisset, whom I sent for, and he’s
to bring all the information he can get. Dined at home solus.
Poem continued.
Wednesday, 30 October 1745.
Mr. Lumisden made a further demand of d?174 to be ex¬
changd tomorrow at 12 oclock. Sent snuff and paper to Earl
Breadalbane.
Thursday, 31 October.
Exchangd some Royal for old Bank notes with Bailie
Mansfield. Dined solus. The Prince went this evening to
Pinkie.
* Friday, 1 November 1745.
Mr. Lumisdean calld for 174 lb. in gold for notes of like
value, but had not the protest extended, the notary and wit-