Upon Tuesday, December 22nd, 1747, I waited upon Dr. Archibald Cameron's Lady at her lodgings in Edinburgh when she was pleased to favour me with two papers, exact copies of which are as follows:—
Copy of the Orders given by Colonel John Campbell to Captain Campbell of Knockbowie of the Argyleshire Militia, and which was taken from the original order found amongst Knockbowie's papers and baggage, which were seized when the greatest part of his men were made prisoners at Rannoch by Lord George Murray.
Nairn House, the 20th February 1746.
[fol. 567.] Orders for Captain Campbell of Knockbowie. You are to march directly hence with your own company, Carsaig's, Raschelly's, and Ardmenish's to the following parts, where you are to dispose of the men as follows:—
| Men | |
| At Blairfetty, | 60 |
| At Kenichan, where you are to be yourself, | 100 |
| At Glendulichan and Cochivile, [fol. 568.] | 60 |
| —— | |
| In all | 220 |
| —— |
20 Feb.
It is the Duke of Cumberland's orders you take post according to the above list.
You are to have the command of the several companies above mentioned.