To Mr. Groset.
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Lieutenant-General Guest to Walter Grossett
By Joshua Guest Esqr. Lieut. General of His Majesty’s Forces etc. etc.
I desire you will go to Borrostouness and take whatever Cannon you may find in that Town or aboard the Ships in the Harbour, and send them here for the Defence of this City, and your Receipt for what number you Receive shall be Allowed by me, for doing whereof this shall be to you and all Concerned a sufficient warrant.
Given at Edinburgh the 1st January 1745.
Jos: Guest.
To Walter Grosett Esqr Collector of His Majesty’s Customs.
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The Lord Justice Clerk and Major-General Huske to Walter Grossett and others