I have no other news worth mentioning, but that the brave General Keith is now a Field-Marshal in the King of Prussia's service, which makes some folks stare like stuck pigs and to entertain great fears.
Have you ever found the bottle among the heath?[211] for you forget to mention it to me.
Inclosed I send you a print where you view the Highland Laddie (Lewie Ca) graciously receiving the Butcher, begging mercy on his knees. I know it will be a most acceptable present to you, and will serve to give some entertainment to your friends.—Once more adieu.
R. F.
Copy of the Letter mentioned in the beginning of the preceding 2d P.S.
23 Sept. 1747
Rasay, September 23, 1747.
[fol. 477.] Reverend Sir,—I promist to acquaint you whenever I got home, which was a very merry meeting with my friends, wife, sisters and all. I was like a man that wou'd dy and wou'd come in life again.
You give me memorandum abut Kingsborrow's letter, which I cannot get as yet; however, it is very true.[212] John M'Kinnon came home, who I did not see as yet. When I will I'll get his history, and will send it to you. I hope you'll be so good as to send me all the news that is worth. I did not hear a word since I last [saw] you as yet. Make my compliments to the worthy Lady Bruce and all the family where you are not forgeted. Derect for me to Malcome M'Leod of Brea in Rasay Island, [fol. 478.] Sky.—I'm, Reverend Sir, your most humble servant,