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THE JACOBITE REBELLIONS
THE JACOBITE REBELLIONS
1637-1688. The Scottish Covenanters. Edited by J. Pringle Thomson, M.A. 1689-1746. The Jacobite Rebellions. Edited by J. Pringle Thomson, M.A. 449-1066. The Welding of the Race. Edited by the Rev. John Wallis, M.A. 1066-1154. The Normans in England. Edited by A. E. Bland, B.A. 1154-1216. The Angevins and the Charter. Edited by S. M. Toyne, M.A. 1216-1307. The Growth of Parliament, and the War with Scotland. Edited by W. D. Robieson, M.A. 1307-1399. War and Misrule. Edited by A. A. Locke . 1399-1
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EDITOR'S NOTE
EDITOR'S NOTE
Within the compass of 120 pages it was impossible for me to cover every event in this period. The "Forty-Five" itself would have provided enough material to fill a volume of double the size. I have therefore concentrated on the four events which seemed to me most important—namely, the Darien scheme, the Union of the Crowns, and the risings of 1715 and 1745. For the rest, I have endeavoured to illustrate, however briefly, the religious, social, and industrial activities of the time. As in my prev
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STATE OF PARTIES IN SCOTLAND (1689).
STATE OF PARTIES IN SCOTLAND (1689).
Source. — Memoirs of Great Britain and Ireland, from the Dissolution of the Last Parliament of Charles II. until the Sea-Battle off La Hogue , vol. i., p. 215, by Sir John Dalrymple, Bart. (London and Edinburgh: 1771.) Of those who had offered their services to William for the settlement of Scotland, three were eminent above the rest: the Duke of Hamilton, the Marquis of Athole, and Lord Stair. The Duke of Hamilton had disapproved of the measures of the late reign, but without publicly opposing
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THE CONVENTION OF ESTATES (1689).
THE CONVENTION OF ESTATES (1689).
Source. — Memoirs of Great Britain and Ireland, from the Dissolution of the Last Parliament of Charles II. until the Sea-Battle off La Hogue , vol. i., p. 218, by Sir John Dalrymple, Bart. (London and Edinburgh: 1771.) The convention met on the 14th of March. As the governing part of the boroughs had been modelled by King James, the members sent up from thence should have been favourable to his interests. But Lord Stair, whose views were extensive, had taken care, in the paper which contained th
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DUNDEE'S REBELLION (1689).
DUNDEE'S REBELLION (1689).
Source. — Memoirs of the War carried on in Scotland and Ireland, 1689-1691 , by Major-General Hugh Mackay, Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's forces. With an appendix of original papers , p. 225. (Edinburgh: Bannatyne Club, 1833.) The Duke of Hamilton to Lord Melvill. Holyroodhous, 8 June, 1689. Yesternight I received your lordship's of the 4th instant, with one to General Major Mackay; I did the same night send one to the west to dispatch some to Ireland for intelligence, and write two several
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THE BATTLE OF KILLIECRANKIE (1689).
THE BATTLE OF KILLIECRANKIE (1689).
Source. — Memoirs of the War carried on in Scotland and Ireland, 1689-1691 , by Major-General Hugh Mackay, Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's forces. With an appendix of original papers , p. 50. (Edinburgh: Bannatyne Club, 1833.) Being come up to the advanced party he [2] saw some small parties of the enemy, the matter of a short mile, marching slowly along the foot of a hill which lay towards Blair, marching towards us; whereupon he sent orders to Balfour to march up to him in all haste with t
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THE RELIGIOUS SETTLEMENT (1690).
THE RELIGIOUS SETTLEMENT (1690).
Source. — Letters and State Papers chiefly Addressed to George, Earl of Melville, Secretary of State for Scotland, 1689-1691 , p. 436. (Edinburgh: Bannatyne Club, 1843.) 22 May, 1690 WILLIAM R. His Majesties Remarques upon the Act for settling Church Government in Scotland, Which, together with some reasons designed for the clearing of it, and answering those objections that might be made against it, was sent to him by My Lord Commissioner. 1st, Whereas it is said that the Church of Scotland was
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THE MASSACRE OF GLENCOE (1692).
THE MASSACRE OF GLENCOE (1692).
Source. — Papers Illustrative of the Political Condition of the Highlands of Scotland from the Year 1689 to 1696 , p. 68. (Glasgow: Maitland Club, 1845.) A. Sir Tho. Livingstoun, Commander-in-Chief in Scotland to Coll. Hamilton at Fort William. Ed r ., 23 d Jary. 92. Sir ,—Since my last I understand that the Laird of Glenco, coming after the prefixed time, was not admitted to take the oath, [4] which is very good news here, being that at Court it's wished he had not taken it, so that that [th]ei
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THE BANK OF SCOTLAND (1695).
THE BANK OF SCOTLAND (1695).
Source. — The Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland , vol. ix., p. 495. (London: 1822.) Act for Erecting a Publick Bank. Our Sovereign Lord considering how useful a Publick Bank may be in this Kingdom according to the custom of other kingdoms and states, and that the same can only be best set up and managed by persons in company with a Joynt Stock, sufficiently endowed with these powers and authorities and liberties necessary and usual in such cases, Hath therefore allowed, and with the advice and
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THE DARIEN SCHEME (1695-1700). A. The Project and its Originator (1695).
THE DARIEN SCHEME (1695-1700). A. The Project and its Originator (1695).
Source. —Bishop Burnet's History of His Own Times , vol. iv., p. 282. (Oxford: 1833.) Another act passed, that has already produced very fatal consequences to that kingdom [11] ; and may yet draw worse after it: the interlopers in the East India trade, finding that the company was like to be favoured by the parliament, as well as by the court, were resolved to try other methods to break in upon that trade: they entered into a treaty with some merchants in Scotland; and they had, in the former se
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B. Constitution of the Company (1698).
B. Constitution of the Company (1698).
Source. — The Darien Papers: being a Selection of Original Letters and Official Documents relating to the Establishment of a Colony at Darien by the Company of Scotland trading to Africa and the Indies, 1695-1700. (Edinburgh: Bannatyne Club, 1849.) Know all men by these presents, that in pursuance of the powers and privileges granted by the 32nd Act of the 4th Session and the 8th Act of the 5th Session of this current Parliament—as well as by His Majesty's letters patent under the great seal of
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C. Why the Colony Failed (1698).
C. Why the Colony Failed (1698).
Source. —Bishop Burnet's History of His Own Times , vol. iv., p. 395. (Oxford: 1833.) ... The company in Scotland, this year, set out a fleet, with a colony, on design to settle in America: the secret was better kept than could have been well expected, considering the many hands in which it was lodged; it appeared at last, that the true design had been guessed, from the first motion of it: they landed at Darien, which, by the report that they sent over, was capable of being made a strong place,
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D. Indignation in Scotland (1699).
D. Indignation in Scotland (1699).
Source. —Bishop Burnet's History of His Own Times , vol. iv., p. 429. (Oxford: 1833.) In Scotland all men were full of hopes, that their new colony should bring them home mountains of gold; the proclamations sent to Jamaica and to the other English plantations were much complained of, as acts of hostility, and a violation of the common rights of humanity; these had a great effect on them, though without these, that colony was too weak and too ill supplied, as well as too much divided within itse
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THE UNION IMPENDING (1703).
THE UNION IMPENDING (1703).
Source. — Memoirs of the Life of Sir John Clerk of Penicuik, Baronet, Baron of the Exchequer: extracted by himself from his own Journals, 1676-1755 , p. 46. (Edinburgh: Scottish Historical Society, 1892.) A Convention of Estates followed the Revolution by King William in 1688, which was afterwards turned into a Parliament, and continued 'till the Death of that King in 1702. The same parliament continued to sit upon the accession of Queen Ann to the Crown, and was not dissolved till the year 1703
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UNION OF THE CROWNS. A. The Last Scottish Parliament (1705).
UNION OF THE CROWNS. A. The Last Scottish Parliament (1705).
Source. — A Journey to Edenborough in Scotland , p. 112, by Joseph Taylor, late of the Inner Temple, Esquire. Edited from the original manuscript by William Cowan. (Edinburgh: 1903.) It hapned whilst we were at Edenborough, that the Act for a treaty of Union, between England and Scotland, was upon debate, and having the honour to have severall Lords and Members of parliament often dine with us, they inform'd us of the Grand day when the Act was to be past or rejected, and by speciall favour of m
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B. Drafting the Treaty (1706).
B. Drafting the Treaty (1706).
Source. — Memoirs of the Life of Sir John Clerk of Penicuik, Baronet, Baron of the Exchequer: extracted by himself from his own Journals, 1676-1755 , p. 55. (Edinburgh: Scottish Historical Society, 1892.) We of the Committee of Parliament for the publick accompts continued our applications to the matters remitted to us till the Parliament met in September 1705. John, Duke of Argyle, a youth of about 23 years of age, was appointed her Majesty's High Commissioner, and in this station behaved himse
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C. Popular Hostility To the Union (1706).
C. Popular Hostility To the Union (1706).
Source. — The History of the Union of Great Britain , part iv., p. 27, by Daniel De Foe. (Edinburgh: 1709). The common people now screw'd up to a pitch, and ripe for the mischief designed, and prompted by the particular agents of a wicked party, began to be very insolent: It had been whispered about several days, that the rabble would rise, and come up to the Parliament House; and cry No Union; that they would take away the Honours, as they call them, viz. the Crown etc., and carry them to the C
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D. "An End of an Old Song" (1707).
D. "An End of an Old Song" (1707).
Source. — The Lockhart Papers: containing Memoirs and Commentaries upon the Affairs of Scotland from 1702 to 1715, vol. i., p. 222, by George Lockhart, Esq., of Carnwath. (London: 1817.) It is not to be doubted, but the Parliament of England would give a kind reception to the articles of the Union as passed in Scotland, when they were laid before that House, as was evident from the quick dispatch in approving of and ratifying the same; and so the Union commenced on the first of May 1707, a day n
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"THE WEE, WEE GERMAN LAIRDIE"[30] (1714).
"THE WEE, WEE GERMAN LAIRDIE"[30] (1714).
Source. — The Jacobite Songs and Ballads of Scotland from 1688 to 1746 , p. 65. Edited by Charles Mackay, LL.D. (London and Glasgow: 1861.) [30] Written on the accession of King George I. [31] Literally, vegetable garden. [32] Trenching. [33] Colewort. [34] Outside. [35] Shabby clothes. [36] Grabs. [37] Abundance. [38] Planted. [39] Lacerate. [40] Unmashed cabbage. [41] Mouth. [42] Northland. [43] War. [44] Geld. [45] Incompetent. [46] Loose straw rubbish. [47] Chafing. [48] Buttocks. [49] Suchl
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THE RISING OF 1715. A. Gathering of the Clans (September).
THE RISING OF 1715. A. Gathering of the Clans (September).
Source. — The History of the Rebellion rais'd against His Majesty King George I. by the Friends of the Popish Pretender , p. 187, by the Reverend Mr. Peter Rae. Second edition. (London: 1746.) The Earl of Mar, then at London, not finding how to form his own interest at court, had resolved on those wicked and traitorous measures he afterwards followed; and in order to raise and carry on the rebellion, had, by some means or other, received from abroad, no less than the sum of one hundred thousand
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B. Defence of Edinburgh (October).
B. Defence of Edinburgh (October).
Source. — Memoirs of the Life of Sir John Clerk of Penicuik, Bart.: extracted by himself from his own Journals, 1676-1755 , p. 89. Edited by John M. Gray. (Edinburgh: Scottish Historical Society, 1892.) In the mean time it must be confessed that their courage and conduct in Scotland far exceeded what was expected, for the Earl of Mar had so much address as to bring to the town of Perth, the center of all the enterprise, at least 10,000 men, some have carried the number to 12,000, which I am incl
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C. The Battle of Sheriffmuir (November).
C. The Battle of Sheriffmuir (November).
Source. — A Fragment of a Memoir of Field-Marshal James Keith: written by himself, 1714-1734 , p. 16. (Edinburgh: Spalding Club, 1843.) All our troops being now assembled, the Earl of Mar resolved to march towards the enemy, and on the eighth of November arrived at Denain, [53] with fourteen battalions of foot and eight squadrons of horse, having left three battalions in Perth for the defence of the place; the ninth the army lay at Auchterarder, where he reviewed the troops, who consisted of abo
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D. The Old Pretender (December).
D. The Old Pretender (December).
Source. — Memoirs of the Insurrection in Scotland in 1715, by John, Master of Sinclair , p. 333. Edited from the original manuscript by Sir Walter Scott, Bart. (Edinburgh: Abbotsford Club, 1848.) Before these had come to Huntlie, [54] the King was already landed at Peterhead, the twenty-seventh day of September [55] [December], and was in his road to Fetteresso, where he halted. We were not long of hearing from those who came from the South that a young gentleman had passed Aberdeen with Captain
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E. Collapse of the Rebellion (1716).
E. Collapse of the Rebellion (1716).
Source. — The History of the Rebellion rais'd against His Majesty King George I. by the Friends of the Popish Pretender , p. 365, by the Rev. Mr. Peter Rae. Second edition. (London: 1746.) ... His Grace [56] having received positive orders from Court, to march forthwith against the rebels, he resolved to surmount all difficulties, and to march as soon as the artillery, and some of the Dutch forces at Edinburgh, and the regiments of Newton and Stanhope, who were quartered at Glasgow, could come u
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F. Harshness of the Government (1716).
F. Harshness of the Government (1716).
Source. — Culloden Papers: comprising an Extensive and Interesting Correspondence from the Year 1625 to 1678 ... the Whole published from the Originals in the Possession of Duncan George Forbes, of Culloden, Esq. , p. 61. (London: 1815.) No. LXXII. An anonymous letter, written by Mr. Duncan Forbes to Sir Robert Walpole, most likely in August 1716—a copy is extant (from which the present is taken) in the President's handwriting. Sir, ... When the late Rebellion was happily ended by the Pretender'
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THE SCOTTISH CAPITAL.[64]
THE SCOTTISH CAPITAL.[64]
Source. — A Journey through Scotland, in Familiar Letters from a Gentleman here, to his Friend Abroad , p. 65, by J. Macky. Second edition. (London: 1729.) The High-Street of Edinburgh, running by an easy ascent from the Netherbow to the Castle, a good half mile, is doubtless the stateliest street in the world, being broad enough for five coaches to drive up abreast; and the houses on each side are proportionately high to the broadness of the street; all of them six or seven story high, and thos
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THE JACOBITE ATTEMPT OF 1719.
THE JACOBITE ATTEMPT OF 1719.
Source. — A Fragment of a Memoir of Field-Marshal James Keith, written by himself, 1714-1734 , p. 35. (Edinburgh: Spalding Club, 1843.) ... To explain the reasons that now carried me to Spain, its necessary to go back to the month of August of this year, [73] when the English, without any previous declaration of war, or even any good ground for it, had attacked the King of Spain's fleet on the coast of Sicily, and entirely ruined it, which so exasperated the Cardinal Alberoni, who then governed
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ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND CONTRASTED (1725[77]).
ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND CONTRASTED (1725[77]).
Source. — A Journey through Scotland, in familiar Letters from a Gentleman here, to his Friend Abroad , p. 269, by J. Macky. Second edition. (London: 1729.) There is no nation where a man hath fairer play for his liberty, than in Scotland: Here are no Sheriffs Officers, and Marshal's men, that will whip you off the street at London, and run you into a spunging-house at once; but here if you owe money, you are summoned to show cause why you don't pay it; which if you don't do, you have six days a
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THE MALT TAX (1725).
THE MALT TAX (1725).
Source. — The Lockhart Papers: containing Memoirs and Commentaries upon the Affairs of Scotland from 1702 to 1715, by George Lockhart, Esq., of Carnwath. His Secret Correspondence with the Son of King James the Second from 1718 to 1728, and his other Political Writings , vol. ii., p. 134. (London: 1817.) About the latter end of the year 1724 a resolution passed the House of Commons whereby, instead of the malt tax, six pence per barrel of ale was laid of additional duty on Scotland (and not exte
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GENERAL WADE'S ROADS (1726).
GENERAL WADE'S ROADS (1726).
Source. — Letters from a Gentleman in the North of Scotland to his Friend in London , vol. ii., p. 183, by Captain Burt. Fifth edition. (London: 1822.) Letter XXVI. Concerning the New Roads, etc., 173-. These new roads were begun in the year 1726, and have continued about eleven years in the prosecution; yet, long as it may be thought, if you were to pass over the whole work (for the borders of it would show you what it was), I make no doubt but that number of years would diminish in your imagin
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SCOTTISH GARDENING (1735).
SCOTTISH GARDENING (1735).
Source. — Letters of John Cockburn of Ormistoun to his Gardener, 1727-1744 , p. 22. Edited by James Colville, M.A., D.Sc. (Edinburgh: Scottish Historical Society, 1904.) 3 June, 1735. Charles. [80] —I have had none from you since my last. We have this day a great deal of soft rain, which if with you will do great service to forward both Grass and Corn and may secure many of the weak rooted trees planted last Winter and also make your lay'd trees strike root if well earthed. This I design chiefly
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THE PORTEOUS RIOTS (1736).
THE PORTEOUS RIOTS (1736).
Source. — Autobiography of the Rev. Dr. Alexander Carlyle, Minister of Inveresk, 1722-1770 , p. 33. (Edinburgh and London: 1860.) I was witness to a very extraordinary scene that happened in the month of February or March 1736, which was the escape of Robertson, a condemned criminal, from the Tolbooth Church in Edinburgh. In these days it was usual to bring the criminals who were condemned to death into that church, to attend public worship every Sunday after their condemnation, when the clergym
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THE "CAMBUSLANG WARK" (1742).
THE "CAMBUSLANG WARK" (1742).
Source. — The Statistical Account of Scotland, drawn up from the communications of the ministers of the different parishes , vol. v., p. 266, by Sir John Sinclair, Bart. (Edinburgh: 1793.) Statistical Account of Cambuslang. In the statistical account of this parish, it will doubtless be expected, that some mention should be made of those remarkable religious phenomena, which took place under Mr. M'Culloch's ministry, commonly called "Cambuslang conversions." In treating of this subject, it will
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THE "FORTY-FIVE." A. Prince Charles lands in Scotland (July 1745).
THE "FORTY-FIVE." A. Prince Charles lands in Scotland (July 1745).
Source. — Culloden Papers: comprising an Extensive and Interesting Correspondence from the Year 1625 to 1748 ... the Whole published from the Originals in the Possession of Duncan George Forbes, of Culloden, Esq. , p. 203. (London: 1815.) The Lord President to Mr. Pelham. 2 nd Aug t , 1745. Dear Sir , In a state of profound tranquillity, we have been alarmed with advices, which are said to have been received at London, of intended invasions; and particularly of a visit which the Pretender's elde
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B. Raising the Prince's Standard (August).
B. Raising the Prince's Standard (August).
Source. — Memorials of John Murray of Broughton, sometime Secretary to Prince Charles Edward, 1740-1747 , p. 168. Edited by Robert Fitzroy Bell. (Edinburgh: Scottish Historical Society, 1898.) The Chevalier was now preparing to come to the rendezvous at Glenphinan the 18 of Agust, and accordingly arrived there the 17th in the evening with only three companys of Clanronalds followers. The next day Locheil joined him with seven hundred and fifty men besides double officers, and M c donald of Keppo
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C. The Capture of Edinburgh (September).
C. The Capture of Edinburgh (September).
Source. — The History of the Rebellion in the year 1745 , p. 86, by John Home, Esq. (London: 1802.) The night between the 15 th and 16 th of September passed without disturbance. Six or seven hundred men, consisting of the Trained Bands, the Edinburgh volunteers, and some volunteers who came in from the towns of Musselburgh and Dalkeith, were upon guard at the different gates of the city. On Monday the 16 th the rebels advanced slowly towards Edinburgh, giving time for the terror of their approa
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D. Prince Charles at Holyrood (September).
D. Prince Charles at Holyrood (September).
Source. — The History of the Rebellion in the year 1745 , p. 99, by John Home, Esq. (London: 1802.) About ten o'clock [87] the main body of the rebels marching by Duddingston (to avoid being fired upon by the Castle) entered the King's Park, and halted in the hollow between the hills, under the peak called Arthur's seat. By and by Charles came down to the Duke's Walk, accompanied by the Highland Chiefs, and other commanders of his army. The Park was full of people (amongst whom was the author of
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E. The Battle of Prestonpans (September).
E. The Battle of Prestonpans (September).
Source. — Memorials of John Murray of Broughton, sometime Secretary to Prince Charles Edward , 1740-1747, p. 198. Edited by Robert Fitzroy Bell. (Edinburgh: Scottish Historical Society, 1898.) On thursday the 19th, in the evening, the Chevalier had certain intelligence that G ll Cope had marched that morning from Dunbar, and was to encamp that night at Haddingtown, upon which he immediately gave orders for the guards of the City to retire early next morning, and he went himself that night to Dud
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F. "Johnnie Cope."[92]
F. "Johnnie Cope."[92]
Source. — The Jacobite Songs and Ballads of Scotland from 1688 to 1746 , p. 181. Edited by Charles Mackay, LL.D. [London and Glasgow: 1861.] [92] Written after the Battle of Prestonpans. [93] Cudgels. [94] Rods. [95] Bashful. [96] Own. [95] Bashful. [96] Own....
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G. Invasion of England (November-December).
G. Invasion of England (November-December).
Source. — Memorial: Lochgary to Glengary , printed as a postscript to W. B. Blaikie's Itinerary of Prince Charles Edward Stuart from his Landing in Scotland, July, 1745, to his Departure in September, 1746 , p. 116. (Edinburgh: Scottish Historical Society, 1897.) About the beginning of Nov r the Prince called a council o' war, wherein H.R.H. determined to march into England with the forces he then had, and not to wait those who were coming up, but ordered them to follow. We marched on without ha
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H. The Battle of Falkirk (January, 1746).
H. The Battle of Falkirk (January, 1746).
Source. — The Lockhart Papers: containing ... also Journals and Memoirs of the Young Pretender's Expedition in 1745, by Highland Officers in his Army , vol. ii., p. 499. (London: 1817.) On the sixth of January we marched from Glasgow to Cumbernauld and from thence to Falkirk. Next day orders were sent to the army at Perth to join us and with the artillery to invest Stirling Castle. After staying about a week, four of our six Highland regiments which were in England were ordered to march to Linli
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I. Retreat to the North (February to April, 1746).
I. Retreat to the North (February to April, 1746).
Source. — The Lyon in Mourning: or, a Collection of Speeches, Letters, Journals, etc., relative to the Affairs of Prince Charles Edward Stuart , vol. i., p. 83, by the Rev. Robert Forbes, A.M., Bishop of Ross and Caithness, 1746-1775. Edited from his manuscript, with a preface by Henry Paton, M.A. (Edinburgh: Scottish Historical Society, 1895.) Journal by Mr. John Cameron , Presbyterian Preacher and Chaplain at Fort-William. The retreat from Stirling was made with the utmost hurry and confusion.
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J. The Eve of Culloden (April, 1746).
J. The Eve of Culloden (April, 1746).
Source. — Memoirs of Sir Robert Strange, Knight, and of his Brother-in-Law, Andrew Lumisden, Private Secretary to the Stuart Princes , vol. i., p. 54, by James Dennistoun, of Dennistoun. (London: 1855.) Such was the position of my undertaking [102] when, all of a sudden, news was brought to Inverness that the Duke of Cumberland, with his army, had passed the Spey on the 13th of April. The town was in a general alarm, and even in confusion. Nothing was heard but the noise of bagpipes, the beating
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K. The Battle.
K. The Battle.
Source. — Idem. , p. 60. Let us for an instant review the situation of this army. [103] They had, for many weeks before the battle, been reduced to a short allowance of bread; when I say bread, I mean oatmeal, for they had no other. Must not this have enfeebled their bodies? Their treasury-chest had been nearly exhausted: they had received but little money: of course considerable arrears were owing them. They had passed the 14th and following night under arms upon the field of battle, every inst
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L. The Prince a Fugitive (April-May 1746).
L. The Prince a Fugitive (April-May 1746).
Source. — The Lyon in Mourning: or, a Collection of Speeches, Letters, Journals, etc., relative to the Affairs of Prince Charles Edward Stuart , vol. i., p. 367, by the Rev. Robert Forbes, A.M., Bishop of Ross and Caithness, 1746-1775. Edited from his manuscript, with a preface by Henry Paton, M.A. (Edinburgh: Scottish Historical Society, 1895.) Copy of Captain O'Neille's Journal, taken from an attested copy by his name subscribed with his own hand. That night [105] the Prince retir'd six miles
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M. Flora MacDonald (June, 1746).
M. Flora MacDonald (June, 1746).
Source. — The Lyon in Mourning: or, a Collection of Speeches, Letters, Journals, etc., relative to the Affairs of Prince Charles Edward Stuart , vol. i., p, 296, by the Rev. Robert Forbes, A.M., Bishop of Ross and Caithness, 1746-1775. Edited from his manuscript, with a preface by Henry Paton, M.A. (Edinburgh: Scottish Historical Society, 1895.) Journal taken from the mouth of Miss Flora MacDonald by Dr. Burton of York, when in Edinburgh. Miss MacDonald had gone from Sky to Milton in South Uist
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N. Charles at Cluny's "Cage" (September, 1746).
N. Charles at Cluny's "Cage" (September, 1746).
Source. — The History of the Rebellion in the year 1745 , Appendix No. xlvi., p. 377, by John Home, Esq. (London: 1802.) Cluny's account of Locheil and himself after the Battle of Culloden: of their meeting with Charles; and the extraordinary habitation called the Cage, where Charles lived with them, till he received notice that two French frigates were arrived at Lochnanuagh. After the fatal catastrophe of the Highland army at Culloden, upon the 16th of April, 1746, they meant to make head agai
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