[217] Hawley to Newcastle, 19th January 1746.
[218] I take it that the effect of Prestonpans on the troops was much the same as that of the disaster of Isandhlwana in 1879, when most of the reinforcements sent out after the action were very young troops. Compare the case of Braddock's disaster. Post.
[219] Hawley to Newcastle, 29th January 1746.
[220] Cumberland to Newcastle, 3rd February. "I thought it best to let the soldiers a little loose, with proper precautions, that they might have some sweets after all their fatigue. I have posted twenty dragoons on lady Perth and threatened to burn down the Castle unless Perth releases our officers."
[221] Lord Stair to Cumberland, 10th March 1746.
[222] Dunmore to Harrington, Jan. 20 31 , Jan. 27 Feb. 7, Feb. 12 23 .
[223] Ligonier to Harrington, July 1 12 1746.
[224] Ligonier to Harrington, July 9 20 , 13 24 , 16 27 .
[225] Ibid., July 23 Aug. 3, Aug. 2 13 .
[226] Ligonier to Harrington, Aug. 9 20 , 19 30 , Aug. 26 Sept. 6, Sept. 4 15 .